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Gokenholz Family History

Gokenholz 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: Kienholz, Greenhill, Denholm, Sponholz, Fahrenholz, Rebholz, Overholt

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Where is the Gokenholz family from?

You can see how Gokenholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokenholz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gokenholz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gokenholz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gokenholz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gokenholz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gokenholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokenholz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gokenholz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gokenholz. For the veterans among your Gokenholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokenholz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Gokenholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gokenholz in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokenholz 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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