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Goddison Family History

Goddison 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: Goodison, Goodson, Addison, Jordison, Biddison, Goldson, Maddison

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Where is the Goddison family from?

You can see how Goddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Goddison families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Goddison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goddison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Goddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddison 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Goddison. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goddison. For the veterans among your Goddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddison lifespan?

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