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Goddrich Family History

Goddrich 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: Goldrich, Goodrich, Wodrich, Goodrick, Goldrick, Woodrich, Rodich

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Where is the Goddrich family from?

You can see how Goddrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddrich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goddrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Goddrich family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goddrich's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Goddrich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddrich 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 Goddrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Goddrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddrich 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Goddrich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Goddrich. For the veterans among your Goddrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddrich lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Goddrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goddrich in 1992 was 81, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goddrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddrich 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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