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Gokay Family History

Gokay 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: Gotay, Golay, Gokey, Kay, Gray, Gay, Goody, Goy, Goda, Garay

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Where is the Gokay family from?

You can see how Gokay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gokay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gokay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gokay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gokay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gokay 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 162 census records available for the last name Gokay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokay 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gokay. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gokay. For the veterans among your Gokay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gokay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gokay in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokay 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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