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Gocek Family History

Gocek 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: Bocek, Godek, Gacek, Lock, Rock, Mock, Gower, Hock, Golec, Bobek

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Where is the Gocek family from?

You can see how Gocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gocek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gocek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gocek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gocek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gocek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gocek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gocek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gocek. 100% of Gocek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gocek women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Gocek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Gocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gocek 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gocek. 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 131 military records available for the last name Gocek. For the veterans among your Gocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gocek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gocek in 1954 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gocek 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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