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Golke Family History

Golke 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: Gole, Goike, Golde, Gohlke, Goeke, Wolke, Gocke, Gale, Cocke, Gold

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Where is the Golke family from?

You can see how Golke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Golke family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golke's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Golke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golke 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 Golke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Golke. 50% of Golke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Golke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Golke were Machinist and Servant.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Golke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Golke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golke 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Golke. 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 180 military records available for the last name Golke. For the veterans among your Golke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Golke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Golke in 1958 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Golke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Golke 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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