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Godeck Family History

Godeck 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: Godek, Godec, Golec, Godel, Bobeck, Deck, Boeck, Goldbeck, Robeck

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Where is the Godeck family from?

You can see how Godeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Godeck families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Godeck's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Godeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Godeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeck 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Godeck. 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 52 military records available for the last name Godeck. For the veterans among your Godeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Godeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Godeck in 1964 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godeck 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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