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Goedeker Family History

Goedeker 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: Boedeker, Goedeke, Bodeker, Snedeker, Goedecke, Goedken, Boedecker

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Where is the Goedeker family from?

You can see how Goedeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedeker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Goedeker families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedeker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goedeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedeker 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 Goedeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goedeker. 45% of Goedeker men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

What Goedeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Goedeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedeker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Goedeker. 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 115 military records available for the last name Goedeker. For the veterans among your Goedeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedeker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goedeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goedeker in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goedeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedeker 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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