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Goeken Family History

Goeken Surname Meaning

North German (also Göken): variant of Goedecke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goeken family from?

You can see how Goeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Goeken families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Goeken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goeken families in 1880.
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What did your Goeken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goeken. 67% of Goeken men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Goeken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Goeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeken 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Goeken. 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 163 military records available for the last name Goeken. For the veterans among your Goeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goeken in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeken 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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