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Goder Family History

Goder 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: Gower, Roder, Oder, Moder, Godel, Loder, Coder, Goyer, Golder, Soder

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Where is the Goder family from?

You can see how Goder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Goder families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Goder's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goder 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 Goder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goder. 32% of Goder men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Goder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goder were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Goder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goder 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Goder. 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 582 military records available for the last name Goder. For the veterans among your Goder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goder in 1962 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goder 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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