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Goodlet Family History

Goodlet Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Goodlett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goodlet family from?

You can see how Goodlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Goodlet families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Goodlet's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Goodlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodlet 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 Goodlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chef and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodlet. 50% of Goodlet men worked as a Chef and 100% of Goodlet 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chef
    50%
  • Presbyterian Minister
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goodlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goodlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodlet 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Goodlet. 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 571 military records available for the last name Goodlet. For the veterans among your Goodlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodlet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goodlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goodlet in 1960 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodlet 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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