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Goneke Family History

Goneke 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: Goeke, Goede, Goike, Ganske, Goerke, Jonke, Gonce, Boeke, Goree

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Where is the Goneke family from?

You can see how Goneke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goneke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goneke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goneke families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goneke's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Goneke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goneke 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 Goneke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goneke. 100% of Goneke 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
    100%

What Goneke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Goneke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goneke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goneke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Goneke. For the veterans among your Goneke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goneke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Goneke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goneke in 1971 was 60, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goneke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goneke 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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