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Goddel Family History

Goddel 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: Godel, Godden, Gockel, Model, Golder, Goede, Gobel, Roedel, Godsil

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Where is the Goddel family from?

You can see how Goddel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goddel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goddel family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goddel's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Goddel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddel 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 Goddel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goddel. 100% of Goddel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Goddel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddel 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Goddel. 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 133 military records available for the last name Goddel. For the veterans among your Goddel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Goddel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goddel in 1976 was 63, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddel 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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