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Goehcke Family History

Goehcke 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: Goecke, Boehmke, Boehlke, Goerke, Boehnke, Goracke, Goedecke, Gohlke

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Where is the Goehcke family from?

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

What Goehcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Goehcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goehcke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goehcke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goehcke. For the veterans among your Goehcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goehcke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Goehcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goehcke in 1964 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goehcke 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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