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Goodbrand Family History

Goodbrand Surname Meaning

from the Old Scandinavian personal name Guðbrandr from guð ‘God’ + brandr ‘firebrand ship's prow sword-blade’.

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


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Where is the Goodbrand family from?

You can see how Goodbrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodbrand families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Goodbrand families living in Lancashire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Goodbrand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goodbrand families in 1891.
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What did your Goodbrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodbrand. 100% of Goodbrand 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodbrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbrand 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Goodbrand. 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 225 military records available for the last name Goodbrand. For the veterans among your Goodbrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbrand lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Goodbrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goodbrand in 1967 was 89, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbrand 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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