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Gookey Family History

Gookey Surname Meaning

from Middle English goki ‘fool’ derived from gok (Old Scandinavian gaukr)‘cuckoo’.

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


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Where is the Gookey family from?

You can see how Gookey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gookey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gookey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Gookey families living in Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gookey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gookey families in 1891.
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What did your Gookey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gookey. 100% of Gookey men worked as a French Polisher and 87% of Gookey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Gookey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gookey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gookey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gookey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gookey. For the veterans among your Gookey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gookey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Gookey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gookey in 1963 was 73, and 86 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gookey 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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