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Goodlett Family History

Goodlett Name Meaning

English: nickname for a trusted servant from Middle English god(e) gud(e) goud ‘good’ + lad(de) ‘servant; youth; lad’ (see Ladd and compare Goodhue ).

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


Similar surnames: Gooden, Goodhart, Goodyear, Goodlet, Goodling, Gooder, Goodness

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Where is the Goodlett family from?

You can see how Goodlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Goodlett families living in South Carolina. This was about 52% of all the recorded Goodlett's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Goodlett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodlett 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 Goodlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodlett. 33% of Goodlett men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Goodlett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodlett were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goodlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodlett 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Goodlett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodlett. For the veterans among your Goodlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodlett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goodlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goodlett in 1957 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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