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Goedecke Family History

Goedecke Surname Meaning

North German (also Gödecke): from a pet form of the personal name Godefried Low German form of Gottfried.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goedecke family from?

You can see how Goedecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedecke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goedecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Goedecke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goedecke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goedecke families in 1891.
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What did your Goedecke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goedecke. 100% of Goedecke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goedecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedecke 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Goedecke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goedecke. For the veterans among your Goedecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedecke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goedecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goedecke in 1961 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedecke 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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