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Goeden Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Goede . German (also Göden): variant of Goede

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


Similar surnames: Goede, Godden, Doeden, Goeken, Jorden, Goosen, Koenen, Boden, Goedeke

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Where is the Goeden family from?

You can see how Goeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goeden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Goeden families living in Wisconsin. This was about 84% of all the recorded Goeden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goeden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goeden 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 Goeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goeden. 40% of Goeden men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Goeden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goeden were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeden 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Goeden. 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 606 military records available for the last name Goeden. For the veterans among your Goeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goeden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goeden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goeden in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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