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Goddin Family History

Goddin Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Godden. Americanized form of French Godin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goddin family from?

You can see how Goddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Goddin families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goddin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goddin families in 1891.
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What did your Goddin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goddin. 88% of Goddin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Cinema Attendant
    7%
  • Domestic Duty
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddin 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Goddin. 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 487 military records available for the last name Goddin. For the veterans among your Goddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Goddin in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddin 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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