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Goeders Family History

Goeders 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: Goedert, Golder, Goede, Wonders, Roeder, Gowder, Borders, Geers

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Where is the Goeders family from?

You can see how Goeders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeders family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Goeders families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Goeders's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goeders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeders 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 Goeders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeders. 38% of Goeders men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goeders women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Rancher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Goeders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Goeders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeders 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Goeders. 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 133 military records available for the last name Goeders. For the veterans among your Goeders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeders lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goeders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goeders in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goeders 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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