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Goddwin Family History

Goddwin 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: Goodwin, Goddin, Godwin, Godin, Gosdin, Goldwyn, Godkin, Goodwine

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Where is the Goddwin family from?

You can see how Goddwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goddwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goddwin family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goddwin's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Goddwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddwin 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 Goddwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goddwin. 100% of Goddwin 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
    100%

What Goddwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Goddwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddwin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Goddwin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Goddwin. For the veterans among your Goddwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddwin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Goddwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goddwin in 1976 was 88, and 50 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddwin 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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