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Goeke Family History

Goeke Surname Meaning

German (also Göke): from a shortened form of Goedeke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goeke family from?

You can see how Goeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Goeke families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Goeke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goeke families in 1880.
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What did your Goeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeke. 31% of Goeke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Goeke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeke were Laborer and Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Goeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeke 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Goeke. 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 715 military records available for the last name Goeke. For the veterans among your Goeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Goeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goeke in 1954 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeke 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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