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Goedicke Family History

Goedicke 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, Gericke, Goecke, Goedeke, Goede, Goike, Goodacre, Giudice

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Where is the Goedicke family from?

You can see how Goedicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedicke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goedicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Goedicke families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goedicke's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goedicke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedicke 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 Goedicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedicke. 72% of Goedicke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goedicke women worked as a 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Goedicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Goedicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedicke 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Goedicke. 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 646 military records available for the last name Goedicke. For the veterans among your Goedicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedicke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goedicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goedicke in 1967 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedicke 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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