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Goudsward Family History

Goudsward 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, Woodward, Gossard, Godard, Goward, Southward, Oswald, Howard

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Where is the Goudsward family from?

You can see how Goudsward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudsward family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goudsward family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Goudsward's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goudsward families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Goudsward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudsward 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goudsward. 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 Goudsward. For the veterans among your Goudsward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudsward lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Goudsward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goudsward in 1969 was 79, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudsward 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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