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Gouke Family History

Gouke 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: Goike, Goude, Fouke, Gouker, Goeke, Gouge, Gouse, Gocke, Cocke, Duke

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Where is the Gouke family from?

You can see how Gouke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Gouke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gouke family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouke's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gouke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gouke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouke 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gouke. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gouke. For the veterans among your Gouke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouke lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1992, in the United States, Gouke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gouke in 1983 was 72, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouke 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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