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Goderstad Family History

Goderstad 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: Morstad, Jorstad, Borstad, Fjerstad, Erstad, Podesta, Duderstadt

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Where is the Goderstad family from?

You can see how Goderstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goderstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goderstad family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Goderstad's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Goderstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goderstad 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 27 census records available for the last name Goderstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goderstad 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Goderstad. 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 31 military records available for the last name Goderstad. For the veterans among your Goderstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goderstad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goderstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goderstad in 1962 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goderstad 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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