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Goddington Family History

Goddington 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: Coddington, Weddington, Reddington, Waddington, Woodington, Addington

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Where is the Goddington family from?

You can see how Goddington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Goddington families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goddington's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Goddington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddington 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 Goddington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goddington. 100% of Goddington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    100%

What Goddington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Goddington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddington 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Goddington. 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 19 military records available for the last name Goddington. For the veterans among your Goddington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goddington

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