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Goodridge Family History

Goodridge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goodrich. Americanized form of German Güttrich (see Goodrich).

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


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Where is the Goodridge family from?

You can see how Goodridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 184 Goodridge families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Goodridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodridge families in 1891.
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What did your Goodridge 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 Goodridge. 11% of Goodridge men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Goodridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodridge were Carpenter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Goodridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodridge 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Goodridge. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Goodridge. For the veterans among your Goodridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodridge lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Goodridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goodridge in 1947 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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