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Goddens Family History

Goddens 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: Godden, Giddens, Golden, Odden, Geddes, Godding, Goens, Bodden

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Where is the Goddens family from?

You can see how Goddens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goddens family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goddens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goddens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Goddens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goddens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goddens. For the veterans among your Goddens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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