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Goeddel Family History

Goeddel 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: Goedde, Godel, Goede, Roedel, Goebel, Gendel, Geddes, Goettel, Geidel

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Where is the Goeddel family from?

You can see how Goeddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeddel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goeddel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goeddel family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeddel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goeddel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeddel 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 Goeddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeddel. 18% of Goeddel men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Goeddel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeddel were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    18%
  • Farm Work
    18%
  • Plasterer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    45%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    12%

What Goeddel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goeddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeddel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Goeddel. 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 227 military records available for the last name Goeddel. For the veterans among your Goeddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeddel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goeddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goeddel in 1960 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

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