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Goade Family History

Goade Surname 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: Gade, Goede, Glade, Golde, Gohde, Goude, Goad, Grade, Goode, Gale

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Where is the Goade family from?

You can see how Goade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goade family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Goade families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Goade's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Goade families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goade 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 Goade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goade. 43% of Goade men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Goade women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goade were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Goade family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goade 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Goade. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Goade. For the veterans among your Goade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goade lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Goade in 1961 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goade 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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