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Goodban Family History

Goodban Surname Meaning

from Middle English god(e) gud(e) goud(e) ‘good’ + barn ‘child’. Compare Goodchild.

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


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Where is the Goodban family from?

You can see how Goodban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodban family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodban families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Goodban families living in Kent. This was about 62% of all the recorded Goodban's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goodban families in 1891.
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What did your Goodban 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 Goodban. 42% of Goodban men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Goodban women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodban were Gardener and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Cowman Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Master Builder
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goodban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodban 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Goodban. 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 295 military records available for the last name Goodban. For the veterans among your Goodban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodban lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goodban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goodban in 1964 was 75, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodban 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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