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Goddett Family History

Goddett 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: Hodnett, Goodlett, Goedert, Godette, Godden, Goett, Gossett, Gorbett

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Where is the Goddett family from?

You can see how Goddett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Goddett families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goddett's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Goddett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddett 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 142 census records available for the last name Goddett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddett 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Goddett. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goddett. For the veterans among your Goddett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddett lifespan?

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