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Goudman Family History

Goudman Surname Meaning

from Middle Dutch goltman gultman goudman ‘goldsmith’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goudman family from?

You can see how Goudman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudman family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Goudman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Goudman families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goudman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goudman families in 1891.
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What did your Goudman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goudman. 100% of Goudman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Goudman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Goudman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goudman. For the veterans among your Goudman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Goudman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goudman in 1963 was 83, and 72 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudman 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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