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Goehrke Family History

Goehrke 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: Goerke, Gehrke, Loehrke, Boehmke, Boehlke, Lehrke, Boehnke, Ehrke

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Where is the Goehrke family from?

You can see how Goehrke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goehrke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goehrke family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goehrke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goehrke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goehrke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Goehrke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehrke 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Goehrke. 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 33 military records available for the last name Goehrke. For the veterans among your Goehrke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehrke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Goehrke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goehrke in 1966 was 73, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehrke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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