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Goodge Family History

Goodge Surname Meaning

variant of Gooch.variant of Couch.

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


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Where is the Goodge family from?

You can see how Goodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Goodge families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goodge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodge families in 1891.
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What did your Goodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodge. 22% of Goodge men worked as a Farm Labourer and 76% of Goodge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodge were Carpenter joiner and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Brokers Clerk
    11%
  • Carpenter joiner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Machinist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodge 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Goodge. 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 324 military records available for the last name Goodge. For the veterans among your Goodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goodge in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodge 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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