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Goodiron Family History

Goodiron 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: Goodison, Goodson, Coldiron, Goodin, Goodroe, Goodrow, Goodgion

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Where is the Goodiron family from?

You can see how Goodiron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodiron family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodiron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Goodiron families living in South Carolina. This was about 61% of all the recorded Goodiron's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Goodiron families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Goodiron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodiron 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goodiron. 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 22 military records available for the last name Goodiron. For the veterans among your Goodiron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodiron lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Goodiron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goodiron in 1974 was 21, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodiron 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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