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Goyke Family History

Goyke Name 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, Goyne, Boyke, Goeke, Gocke, Cocke, Boyce, Coyne, Hoyle, Joyce

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Where is the Goyke family from?

You can see how Goyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goyke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Goyke families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goyke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goyke. 34% of Goyke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goyke women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Motorman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Goyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Goyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyke 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Goyke. 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 181 military records available for the last name Goyke. For the veterans among your Goyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goyke in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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