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Goedrich Family History

Goedrich 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: Goldrich, Goodrich, Gerich, Hedrich, Genrich, Oelrich, Wodrich

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Where is the Goedrich family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedrich 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 Goedrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedrich. 50% of Goedrich men worked as a Farm Operator and 100% of Goedrich women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Goedrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Goedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedrich 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Goedrich. 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 32 military records available for the last name Goedrich. For the veterans among your Goedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedrich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goedrich in 1966 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

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