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Goedken Family History

Goedken Surname Meaning

Shortened form of German Goedeken a patronymic from Goedeke.

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


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Where is the Goedken family from?

You can see how Goedken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Goedken families living in Iowa. This was about 41% of all the recorded Goedken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goedken families in 1920.
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What did your Goedken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedken. 65% of Goedken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goedken women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Goedken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Goedken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedken 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goedken. 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 67 military records available for the last name Goedken. For the veterans among your Goedken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goedken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Goedken in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goedken 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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