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Goodard Family History

Goodard Surname Meaning

see Goddard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goodard family from?

You can see how Goodard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Goodard families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Goodard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodard 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 Goodard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodard. 22% of Goodard men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Goodard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodard were Working Farmer agricultural Contract and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Working Farmer agricultural Contract
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Tailoress
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Goodard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goodard. 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 630 military records available for the last name Goodard. For the veterans among your Goodard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goodard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goodard in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodard 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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