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Goecke Name Meaning

North German (Göcke): Low German form of Goedeke .

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


Similar surnames: Geck, Goedecke, Gocke, Boeke, Goeke, Doepke, Goede, Boeck, Roelke

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Where is the Goecke family from?

You can see how Goecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goecke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Goecke families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goecke's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Goecke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goecke. 48% of Goecke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goecke women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goecke 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Goecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goecke. For the veterans among your Goecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goecke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goecke in 1955 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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