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![Show Contents]() Goodlet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Goodlet name comes from the Middle English words "gode," meaning "good," and "ladde," or "lad," meaning "a servant;" as such, it was likely originally a nickname for a trusted servant, which was later taken on as a surname. Early Origins of the Goodlet familyThe surname Goodlet was first found in Stirling, where it could be found from the 14th century. The name may have migrated north from Yorkshire, where a Robert Godelad was recorded with estates in that shire in the year 1301. By 1332 the family name could also be found in Cumberland, where a William Goodlad held lands. Early History of the Goodlet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goodlet research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1645 is included under the topic Early Goodlet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Goodlet Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Goodlet, Goddlett, Goodley, Goodly, Goodlad, Goodlat, Goodlatt, Goodlatte, Goodlegh, Gudlad, Goodleigh, Goodlaw, Guidlaw, Guidlad and many more. Early Notables of the Goodlet familyMore information is included under the topic Early Goodlet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Goodlet migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Goodlet Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. John Goodlet, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Storm Cloud" arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 30th July 1861 1
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Goodlet migration to New Zealand 
