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Goods Family History

Goods Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Good.

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


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Where is the Goods family from?

You can see how Goods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goods family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goods families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Goods families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Goods's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goods families in 1891.
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What did your Goods ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goods. 34% of Goods men worked as a Painter and 72% of Goods women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goods were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Goods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goods 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Goods. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Goods. For the veterans among your Goods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goods lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goods in 1951 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goods 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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