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Goedke Family History

Goedke 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, Goerke, Goedde, Goedken, Goeke, Goecke, Goedeke, Goike, Doede

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Where is the Goedke family from?

You can see how Goedke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goedke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goedke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedke 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 272 census records available for the last name Goedke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedke 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Goedke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Goedke. For the veterans among your Goedke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Goedke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goedke in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedke 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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