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Godeke Family History

Godeke 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, Goeke, Goedeke, Godel, Goede, Goike, Radeke, Goerke, Boeke

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Where is the Godeke family from?

You can see how Godeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Godeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Godeke family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Godeke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Godeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godeke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Godeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godeke. 43% of Godeke men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Godeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Godeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeke 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Godeke. 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 138 military records available for the last name Godeke. For the veterans among your Godeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Godeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Godeke in 1967 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Godeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godeke 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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