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Godeken Family History

Godeken 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: Goeken, Bodeen, Godkin, Bodeker, Godek, Godden, Goedken, Goeden

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Where is the Godeken family from?

You can see how Godeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godeken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Godeken family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Godeken's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Godeken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godeken 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 53 census records available for the last name Godeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godeken 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Godeken. 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 7 military records available for the last name Godeken. For the veterans among your Godeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godeken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Godeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Godeken in 1968 was 73, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godeken 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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