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Goerks Family History

Goerks 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: Goerke, Goeres, Goers, Moers, Goes, Geers, Roers, Goertz, Gerk, Boers

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Where is the Goerks family from?

You can see how Goerks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Goerks families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerks's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goerks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goerks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerks. 50% of Goerks men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Goerks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Goerks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerks 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goerks. 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 11 military records available for the last name Goerks. For the veterans among your Goerks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerks lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Goerks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goerks in 1968 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerks 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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