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Goedert Family History

Goedert Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland; Gödert): from the ancient Germanic personal name Godehart composed of the elements gōd ‘good’ or god got ‘god’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

It is also found in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Goedert family from?

You can see how Goedert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Goedert families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Goedert's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Goedert families in 1880.
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What did your Goedert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedert. 46% of Goedert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goedert women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goedert were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Goedert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goedert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedert 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Goedert. 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 657 military records available for the last name Goedert. For the veterans among your Goedert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Goedert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goedert in 1958 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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