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Godec Name Meaning

Slovenian: nickname or occupational name from godec ‘fiddler musician’.

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


Similar surnames: Golec, Gole, Goyen, Gaden, Koder, Foden, Moden, Soden, Oder, Gonder

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Where is the Godec family from?

You can see how Godec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Godec families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Godec's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Godec families in 1880.
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What did your Godec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Godec. 50% of Godec men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Godec women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Godec were Steal Worker and Sales 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Common Labor
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Steal Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Godec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godec 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Godec. 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 153 military records available for the last name Godec. For the veterans among your Godec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godec lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Godec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Godec in 1954 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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