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Goddette Family History

Goddette 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: Godette, Goette, Odette, Gaudette, Goyette, Goulette, Bodette

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Where is the Goddette family from?

You can see how Goddette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Goddette families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Goddette's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Goddette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goddette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goddette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Road Construction was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goddette. 50% of Goddette men worked as a Road Construction. .

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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 1940

  • Road Construction
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Goddette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddette 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Goddette. 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 60 military records available for the last name Goddette. For the veterans among your Goddette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goddette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goddette in 1961 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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