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Goecking Family History

Goecking Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goetting, Hocking, Goering, Cocking, Goehring, Becking, Goodling

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Where is the Goecking family from?

You can see how Goecking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goecking family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goecking family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goecking's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goecking families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Goecking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goecking census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Goecking. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Goecking. For the veterans among your Goecking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goecking lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Goecking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goecking in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goecking ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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