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Goodett Family History

Goodett 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: Goodlett, Goedert, Gooder, Godette, Gooden, Goodart, Goett, Gossett

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Where is the Goodett family from?

You can see how Goodett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goodett families living in Texas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Goodett's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Goodett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodett 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 72 census records available for the last name Goodett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goodett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goodett. For the veterans among your Goodett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodett 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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