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Goodberry Family History

Goodberry 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: Woodberry, Goldsberry, Gadberry, Mooberry, Goodyear, Woodbury

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Where is the Goodberry family from?

You can see how Goodberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodberry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 17 Goodberry families living in Norfolk. This was about 59% of all the recorded Goodberry's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Goodberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodberry 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 Goodberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodberry. 100% of Goodberry 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodberry 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Goodberry. 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 38 military records available for the last name Goodberry. For the veterans among your Goodberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodberry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Goodberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goodberry in 1966 was 59, and 46 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodberry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodberry 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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