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Goodbary Family History

Goodbary 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: Goodbar, Woodbury, Goodbody, Goodhart, Goodart, Goddard, Goodman

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Where is the Goodbary family from?

You can see how Goodbary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goodbary family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodbary's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Goodbary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodbary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Goodbary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbary 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Goodbary. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goodbary. For the veterans among your Goodbary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Goodbary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goodbary in 1962 was 57, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbary 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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