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Gookins Family History

Gookins 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: Gookin, Googins, Hopkins, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Goodkind

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Where is the Gookins family from?

You can see how Gookins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gookins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gookins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Gookins families living in Indiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gookins's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gookins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gookins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gookins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gookins. 47% of Gookins men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gookins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gookins were Labor and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gookins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gookins 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Gookins. 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 341 military records available for the last name Gookins. For the veterans among your Gookins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gookins lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gookins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gookins in 1961 was 44, and 48 in 2003.

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