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Goodbred Family History

Goodbred 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, Goddard, Godfrey, Goodbar, Goodbody, Goodrum, Goodacre

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Where is the Goodbred family from?

You can see how Goodbred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goodbred families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goodbred families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Goodbred's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Goodbred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodbred 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 Goodbred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goodbred. 100% of Goodbred men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Goodbred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Goodbred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbred 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Goodbred. 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 234 military records available for the last name Goodbred. For the veterans among your Goodbred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbred lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Goodbred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goodbred in 1958 was 61, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodbred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbred 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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