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Goedge Family History

Goedge 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: Goede, Goedde, Lodge, Doede, Hedge, Boege, Hodge, Froedge, Goldie

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Where is the Goedge family from?

You can see how Goedge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goedge families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goedge's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goedge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedge 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 Goedge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Metal Polisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Goedge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedge 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goedge. 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 86 military records available for the last name Goedge. For the veterans among your Goedge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Goedge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goedge in 1967 was 87, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedge 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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