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Goodno Family History

Goodno Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Goodenough.

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


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Where is the Goodno family from?

You can see how Goodno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Goodno families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goodno's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goodno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goodno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodno. 35% of Goodno men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Goodno women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodno were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodno 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Goodno. 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 528 military records available for the last name Goodno. For the veterans among your Goodno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodno lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goodno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goodno in 1956 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodno 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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