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Goodlet Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Goodlett .

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


Similar surnames: Goodley, Woodle, Goodie, Goodlett, Gordley, Goode, Goudey, Girdler

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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 1911 there were 7 Goodlet families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Goodlet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goodlet families in 1911.
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.

What did your Goodlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goodlet. 100% of Goodlet 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%
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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 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 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.

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