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Goekel Family History

Goekel 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: Gockel, Goebel, Goeke, Goeken, Goeckel, Giesel, Goewey, Godel, Giebel

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Where is the Goekel family from?

You can see how Goekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Goekel families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Goekel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Goekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goekel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Goekel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goekel. For the veterans among your Goekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goekel lifespan?

Average Goekel life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goekel 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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