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Goddyn Family History

Goddyn 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: Godden, Goddin, Gordon, Goody, Gowdy, Godoy, Godby, Golden, Godin

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Where is the Goddyn family from?

You can see how Goddyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goddyn families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Goddyn family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goddyn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Goddyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Goddyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddyn 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Goddyn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goddyn. For the veterans among your Goddyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddyn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Goddyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goddyn in 1978 was 89, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddyn 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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