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Goddeau Family History

Goddeau 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: Goudeau, Godeaux, Gonyeau, Rondeau, Goddu, Bordeau, Godden, Goodreau

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Where is the Goddeau family from?

You can see how Goddeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goddeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Goddeau families living in Hampshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Goddeau's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Goddeau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddeau 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 Goddeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goddeau. 60% of Goddeau men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Goddeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Goddeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddeau 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goddeau. 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 92 military records available for the last name Goddeau. For the veterans among your Goddeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goddeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goddeau in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goddeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddeau 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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