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Goedeke Family History

Goedeke Surname Meaning

North German (also Gödeke): variant of Goedecke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goedeke family from?

You can see how Goedeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedeke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Goedeke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedeke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goedeke families in 1911.
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What did your Goedeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedeke. 34% of Goedeke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goedeke women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Goedeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goedeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedeke 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Goedeke. 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 219 military records available for the last name Goedeke. For the veterans among your Goedeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedeke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goedeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goedeke in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedeke 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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