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Goddall Family History

Goddall Name 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: Goodall, Goddard, Dowdall, Siddall, Woodall, Gornall, Godshall

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Where is the Goddall family from?

You can see how Goddall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Goddall family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goddall's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Goddall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goddall ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Goddall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Goddall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddall 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Goddall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Goddall. For the veterans among your Goddall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddall lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Goddall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goddall in 1990 was 90, and 44 in 1999.

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