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Goyder Family History

Goyder Surname Meaning

from Welsh coedwr ‘woodman’. WR Yorks dialect pronunciation of Gooder see Goodair.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goyder family from?

You can see how Goyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyder family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Goyder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Goyder families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Goyder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goyder families in 1891.
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What did your Goyder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goyder. 100% of Goyder 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Goyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyder 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Goyder. 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 62 military records available for the last name Goyder. For the veterans among your Goyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyder lifespan?

Average Goyder life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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