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Goedde Name Meaning

North German (Gödde): from the personal name Gödde a short form of Goeddert (see Gotthardt ).

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


Similar surnames: Goede, Fedde, Goethe, Golde, Gohde, Doede, Goerdt, Gudde, Godden

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Where is the Goedde family from?

You can see how Goedde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goedde families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goedde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goedde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedde. 33% of Goedde men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Goedde women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goedde were Office Clerk and Laborer. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Office Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goedde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedde 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Goedde. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Goedde. For the veterans among your Goedde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedde lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goedde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goedde in 1956 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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