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Goekeler Family History

Goekeler 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: Gieseler, Krekeler, Roeseler, Goeller, Geller, Gockel, Wheeler

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Where is the Goekeler family from?

You can see how Goekeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goekeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goekeler family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goekeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goekeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goekeler 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 38 census records available for the last name Goekeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goekeler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Goekeler. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goekeler. For the veterans among your Goekeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goekeler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Goekeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goekeler in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goekeler 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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