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Goeckman Family History

Goeckman Surname 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: Boeckman, Speckman, Goeman, Beckman, Steckman, Dreckman, Boeckmann

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Where is the Goeckman family from?

You can see how Goeckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeckman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeckman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goeckman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeckman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goeckman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Goeckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeckman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goeckman. 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 Goeckman. For the veterans among your Goeckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeckman lifespan?

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