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Goodpaster Family History

Goodpaster Surname Meaning

Variant of Goodpasture a surname of Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Goodpaster family from?

You can see how Goodpaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodpaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodpaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goodpaster family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodpaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodpaster families in 1891.
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What did your Goodpaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodpaster. 36% of Goodpaster men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Goodpaster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodpaster were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goodpaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodpaster 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Goodpaster. 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 Goodpaster. For the veterans among your Goodpaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodpaster lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Goodpaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Goodpaster in 1945 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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