Goodliffe Family History

Goodliffe Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Godlieve (old English Godlēof) of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements god- ‘good’ or gud- ‘god’.

Additionally, it features the element liub- which means ‘dear’ or ‘beloved’.

This name reflects a combination of spiritual and affectionate connotations.

Its roots can be traced back to the rich linguistic heritage of the Germanic languages.

As such, the name Godlieve carries with it a sense of historical and cultural significance.

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

Similar surnames: Woodliff, Goodling, Goodwine, Goodridge, Goodloe, Woodlief, Goodie, Goodine, Jolliffe, Goodlin

11K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
688	Military Records
979	Immigration Records
7K	Census and Voter Lists
17K	Member Trees

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Where is the Goodliffe family from?

You can see how Goodliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Goodliffe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Goodliffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goodliffe families in 1891.

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What did your Goodliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodliffe. 22% of Goodliffe men worked as a General labourer and 71% of Goodliffe women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodliffe were Insurance agent and Private means.

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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.

General labourer

22%

Farm labourer

15%

Railway shunter

Insurance agent

Unpaid domestic duties

71%

Housewife

Incapacitated

Private means

What Goodliffe family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7K census records available for the last name Goodliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodliffe census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 979 immigration records available for the last name Goodliffe. 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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Military Records

There are 688 military records available for the last name Goodliffe. For the veterans among your Goodliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodliffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goodliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goodliffe in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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Goodliffe Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Godlieve (old English Godlēof) of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements god- ‘good’ or gud- ‘god’.

Additionally, it features the element liub- which means ‘dear’ or ‘beloved’.

This name reflects a combination of spiritual and affectionate connotations.

Its roots can be traced back to the rich linguistic heritage of the Germanic languages.

As such, the name Godlieve carries with it a sense of historical and cultural significance.

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

Where is the Goodliffe family from?

What did your Goodliffe ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

22%

Farm labourer

15%

Railway shunter

Insurance agent

Unpaid domestic duties

71%

Housewife

Incapacitated

Private means

What Goodliffe family records will you find?

What is the average Goodliffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goodliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goodliffe in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

Goodliffe Family History

Goodliffe Surname Meaning

38,000 record(s) for Goodliffe

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

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Passenger List

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What is the average Goodliffe lifespan?

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Goodliffe Surname Meaning

38,000 record(s) for Goodliffe

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Where is the Goodliffe family from?

What did your Goodliffe ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Goodliffe family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Goodliffe family history

What is the average Goodliffe lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Goodliffe family tree

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