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Goddu Family History

Goddu Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (mainly Vienne) Godu: nickname from a derivative of Old French gode ‘happy-go-lucky debauched’.

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


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Where is the Goddu family from?

You can see how Goddu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goddu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goddu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Goddu families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goddu's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goddu families in 1911.
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What did your Goddu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goddu. 100% of Goddu men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Goddu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Goddu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goddu 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Goddu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Goddu. For the veterans among your Goddu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goddu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goddu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goddu in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goddu 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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