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Goodin Family History

Goodin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gooding Godding or Gooden. Americanized form of French Godin.

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


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Where is the Goodin family from?

You can see how Goodin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Goodin families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Goodin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodin families in 1891.
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What did your Goodin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodin. 43% of Goodin men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Goodin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodin were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Goodin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goodin. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Goodin. For the veterans among your Goodin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Goodin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goodin in 1945 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodin 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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