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Gockman Family History

Gockman 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: Rockman, Cockman, Hockman, Bockman, Lockman, Goodman, Gorman, Backman

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Where is the Gockman family from?

You can see how Gockman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gockman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gockman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gockman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gockman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gockman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gockman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gockman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gockman. 100% of Gockman women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Gockman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gockman 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gockman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gockman. For the veterans among your Gockman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gockman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gockman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gockman in 1968 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

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