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Goddar Family History

Goddar 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: Goddard, Godar, Goda, Goodbar, Golder, Bodnar, Goar, Golda, Gowder

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Where is the Goddar family from?

You can see how Goddar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goddar family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goddar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goddar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Goddar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddar 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Goddar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goddar. For the veterans among your Goddar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddar lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Goddar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goddar in 1988 was 65, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddar 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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