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Goddis Family History

Goddis 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: Gaddis, Geddis, Goddin, Geddie, Rodis, Godsil, Goldie, Godin, Gosdin

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Where is the Goddis family from?

You can see how Goddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goddis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Goddis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goddis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goddis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddis 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 Goddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goddis. 23% of Goddis men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Goddis women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goddis were Weaver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Weaver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Goddis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Goddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goddis. 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 73 military records available for the last name Goddis. For the veterans among your Goddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Goddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goddis in 1975 was 85, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddis 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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