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Goedkoop Family History

Goedkoop 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: Goedken, Gordon, Goodson, Godino, Goodbody, Goede, Koop, Godoy

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Where is the Goedkoop family from?

You can see how Goedkoop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedkoop family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Goedkoop families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Goedkoop family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedkoop's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Goedkoop families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedkoop 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 66 census records available for the last name Goedkoop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedkoop 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Goedkoop. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goedkoop. For the veterans among your Goedkoop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedkoop lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goedkoop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goedkoop in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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