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Godker Family History

Godker 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: Gouker, Gower, Roder, Oder, Bodner, Moder, Gockel, Roker, Godel

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Where is the Godker family from?

You can see how Godker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Godker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Godker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Godker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Godker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Godker 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 Godker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Godker. 100% of Godker men worked as a 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
    100%

What Godker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Godker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Godker 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Godker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Godker. For the veterans among your Godker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Godker lifespan?

Average Godker life expectancy in 1962 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Godker 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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