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Goudard Family History

Goudard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goddard, Godard, Gossard, Gourd, Gothard, Goulart, Guard, Goodart

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Where is the Goudard family from?

You can see how Goudard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goudard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goudard family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goudard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goudard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goudard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goudard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goudard. 100% of Goudard men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Goudard women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Goudard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Goudard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudard 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Goudard. 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 20 military records available for the last name Goudard. For the veterans among your Goudard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Goudard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goudard in 1963 was 44, and 69 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudard 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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