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Goik Family History

Goik 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: Goike, Boik, Goin, Golik, Gong, Sok, Hook, Gold, Lock, York

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Where is the Goik family from?

You can see how Goik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goik family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goik's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goik 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 Goik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goik. 67% of Goik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goik women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Machine Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Goik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Goik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goik 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Goik. 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 155 military records available for the last name Goik. For the veterans among your Goik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goik in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goik 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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