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Gohdes Family History

Gohdes 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: Gohde, Rodes, Goates, Godel, Gorges, Golder, Lodes, Cordes, Goede

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Where is the Gohdes family from?

You can see how Gohdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gohdes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gohdes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gohdes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohdes 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 Gohdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gohdes. 60% of Gohdes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gohdes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gohdes were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Gohdes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Gohdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohdes 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gohdes. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gohdes. For the veterans among your Gohdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohdes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gohdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gohdes in 1954 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohdes 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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