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Goedtke Family History

Goedtke Surname 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: Goedeke, Goede, Goerke, Goethe, Luedtke, Goette, Goedde, Liedtke

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Where is the Goedtke family from?

You can see how Goedtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedtke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goedtke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedtke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goedtke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedtke 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 Goedtke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Goedtke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Goedtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedtke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Goedtke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Goedtke. For the veterans among your Goedtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedtke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goedtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goedtke in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goedtke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedtke 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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