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Goecks Family History

Goecks 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: Goecke, Voecks, Socks, Boeck, Rocks, Goes, Goerke, Gieck, Gorecki

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Where is the Goecks family from?

You can see how Goecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goecks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goecks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goecks families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goecks's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goecks families in 1880.
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What did your Goecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goecks. 40% of Goecks men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Goecks women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goecks were Manager and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Goecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goecks 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Goecks. 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 211 military records available for the last name Goecks. For the veterans among your Goecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goecks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goecks in 1956 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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