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Goodnough Family History

Goodnough Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Goodenough. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Goodnough family from?

You can see how Goodnough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodnough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodnough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Goodnough families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Goodnough's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Goodnough families in 1891.
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What did your Goodnough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodnough. 100% of Goodnough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goodnough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodnough 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Goodnough. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodnough. For the veterans among your Goodnough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodnough lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goodnough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goodnough in 1953 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodnough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodnough 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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