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Gook Family History

Gook Surname Meaning

from Middle English goke gowke Old Scandinavian gaukr ‘cuckoo’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gook family from?

You can see how Gook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gook family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gook families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Gook families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gook's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gook families in 1891.
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What did your Gook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gook. 50% of Gook men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Gook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gook were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gook 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Gook. 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 304 military records available for the last name Gook. For the veterans among your Gook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gook lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gook in 1964 was 90, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gook 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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