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Gouker Family History

Gouker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gauker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gouker family from?

You can see how Gouker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gouker families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouker's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Gouker families in 1891.
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What did your Gouker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouker. 33% of Gouker men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gouker women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouker were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Cutter
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Gouker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gouker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouker 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gouker. 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 534 military records available for the last name Gouker. For the veterans among your Gouker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gouker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gouker in 1957 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouker 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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