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Goodenow Family History

Goodenow Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goodenough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goodenow family from?

You can see how Goodenow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodenow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodenow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Goodenow families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Goodenow's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Goodenow families in 1891.
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What did your Goodenow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodenow. 19% of Goodenow men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Goodenow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodenow were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Goodenow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goodenow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodenow 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Goodenow. 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 929 military records available for the last name Goodenow. For the veterans among your Goodenow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodenow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goodenow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goodenow in 1957 was 57, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodenow 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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