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Gocke Name Meaning

German (Göcke): see Goecke .

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


Similar surnames: Goecke, Gockel, Gacke, Focke, Locke, Goeke, Goike, Rocke, Gackle

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Where is the Gocke family from?

You can see how Gocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Gocke families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gocke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gocke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gocke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gocke. 27% of Gocke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gocke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gocke were Salesman and Typist. .

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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%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocke 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Gocke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 716 military records available for the last name Gocke. For the veterans among your Gocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocke lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gocke in 1951 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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