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Goedel Family History

Goedel Name 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: Godel, Goede, Roedel, Goebel, Goeden, Giesel, Gockel, Goewey, Edel

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Where is the Goedel family from?

You can see how Goedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goedel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goedel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Goedel families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goedel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goedel. 28% of Goedel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goedel women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Goedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Goedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goedel 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Goedel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 772 military records available for the last name Goedel. For the veterans among your Goedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goedel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goedel in 1957 was 53, and 58 in 2004.

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