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Gokie Family History

Gokie 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: Gore, Gorse, Gole, Oki, Joki, Goede, Goike, Aoki, Bogie, Govier

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Where is the Gokie family from?

You can see how Gokie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gokie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gokie families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gokie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gokie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gokie 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 Gokie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gokie. 60% of Gokie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Gokie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Gokie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gokie. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gokie. For the veterans among your Gokie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gokie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gokie in 1973 was 68, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gokie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokie 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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