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Goundrill Family History

Goundrill 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: Goodwill, Dodrill, Gounaris, Councill, Grill, Council, Rundell

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Where is the Goundrill family from?

You can see how Goundrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goundrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goundrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Goundrill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Goundrill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goundrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goundrill 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 Goundrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goundrill. 34% of Goundrill men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Goundrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goundrill were Horseman On Farm 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • General Farm Labourer
    23%
  • Farm Worker
    23%
  • Horseman On Farm
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Goundrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Goundrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goundrill 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Goundrill. 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 46 military records available for the last name Goundrill. For the veterans among your Goundrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goundrill lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Goundrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Goundrill in 1983 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goundrill 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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