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Goeckner Family History

Goeckner Name Meaning

German (Göckner): probably a variant of Göckler (see Gockley ) or of Göcke (see Gocke ).

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


Similar surnames: Gloeckner, Goecke, Goeckel, Gleckler, Gockley, Beckner, Goenner

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Where is the Goeckner family from?

You can see how Goeckner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeckner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goeckner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Goeckner families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Goeckner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goeckner families in 1920.
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What did your Goeckner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeckner. 73% of Goeckner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goeckner women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeckner were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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
    73%
  • Manager
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Goeckner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeckner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goeckner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Goeckner. For the veterans among your Goeckner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeckner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goeckner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goeckner in 1963 was 74, and 96 in 2004.

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