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Goodstein Family History

Goodstein Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (and probably also of German) Gutstein.

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


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Where is the Goodstein family from?

You can see how Goodstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Goodstein families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Goodstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodstein families in 1891.
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What did your Goodstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aux Fire Service and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodstein. 100% of Goodstein men worked as an Aux Fire Service and 80% of Goodstein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aux Fire Service
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Tailoress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goodstein. 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 710 military records available for the last name Goodstein. For the veterans among your Goodstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodstein lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goodstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodstein in 1946 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodstein 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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