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Gokey Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gauthier . Alteration of the French ending -thier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

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


Similar surnames: Gorey, Gorley, Gosney, Godsey, Robey, Yokley, Poley, Dovey, Lukey

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Where is the Gokey family from?

You can see how Gokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gokey families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gokey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gokey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gokey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gokey. 24% of Gokey men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gokey women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gokey were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokey 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Gokey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gokey. For the veterans among your Gokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gokey in 1959 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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