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Goodaker Family History

Goodaker 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: Goodwater, Gooder, Oldaker, Goodner, Goodale, Goodier, Goodger

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Where is the Goodaker family from?

You can see how Goodaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Goodaker families living in Essex. This was about 66% of all the recorded Goodaker's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Goodaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodaker 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 Goodaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodaker. 100% of Goodaker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goodaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Goodaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodaker 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Goodaker. 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 102 military records available for the last name Goodaker. For the veterans among your Goodaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goodaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goodaker in 1962 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodaker 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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