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Goc Family History

Goc Name 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: Goy, Go, Goch, Koc, Gac, Gow, Goh, Goe, Goo, Son

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Where is the Goc family from?

You can see how Goc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goc family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Goc families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Goc's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goc. 100% of Goc men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Goc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goc 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Goc. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Goc. For the veterans among your Goc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goc in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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