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Goedecker Family History

Goedecker 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: Goedecke, Boedecker, Boedeker, Goedeke, Decker, Noecker, Keesecker

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Where is the Goedecker family from?

You can see how Goedecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goedecker family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goedecker's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Goedecker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Goedecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedecker 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Goedecker. 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 49 military records available for the last name Goedecker. For the veterans among your Goedecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedecker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Goedecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goedecker in 1970 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedecker 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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