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Gohlke Name Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin; rarely Göhlke): topographic name from a Germanized form of a Slavic term such Lower Sorbian gólka a diminutive of góla ‘bare heathland place without trees’. German: habitational name from Golk in Saxony. Germanized form (rarely Göhlke) of Sorbian Gólk: derivative of Lower Sorbian góły ‘bald beardless’ applied as a nickname for a bald or clean-shaven man.

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


Similar surnames: Gohl, Goike, Pehlke, Dahlke, Mahlke, Wolske, Toelke, Pohle, Gaulke

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Where is the Gohlke family from?

You can see how Gohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohlke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohlke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Gohlke families living in Texas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gohlke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gohlke families in 1880.
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What did your Gohlke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gohlke. 27% of Gohlke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gohlke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gohlke were Proprietor 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
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohlke 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Gohlke. 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 946 military records available for the last name Gohlke. For the veterans among your Gohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohlke lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gohlke in 1958 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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