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Goldecker Family History

Goldecker 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: Waldecker, Goedecke, Boedecker, Decker, Noecker, Golder, Flecker

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Where is the Goldecker family from?

You can see how Goldecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goldecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goldecker family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goldecker's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Goldecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goldecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goldecker ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goldecker ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Goldecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goldecker 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goldecker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goldecker. For the veterans among your Goldecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goldecker lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Goldecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goldecker in 1983 was 95, and 79 in 1988.

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