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Goddan Family History

Goddan 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: Godden, Gordan, Goddin, Godman, Gordon, Bogdan, Goddard, Goodman

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Where is the Goddan family from?

You can see how Goddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goddan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goddan family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goddan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Goddan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddan 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 Goddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goddan. 100% of Goddan women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Goddan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Goddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Goddan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goddan. For the veterans among your Goddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1975, in the United States, Goddan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goddan in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddan 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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