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Goodbrad Family History

Goodbrad 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: Goodbread, Goodbar, Goodroad, Goddard, Goodman, Goodyear, Goodbody

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Where is the Goodbrad family from?

You can see how Goodbrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbrad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goodbrad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Goodbrad families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodbrad's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Goodbrad families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodbrad 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 134 census records available for the last name Goodbrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbrad 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goodbrad. 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 18 military records available for the last name Goodbrad. For the veterans among your Goodbrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbrad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Goodbrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goodbrad in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbrad 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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