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Goaden Family History

Goaden 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: Golden, Gaden, Gooden, Godden, Graden, Goeden, Roaden, Gladen, Gorden

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Where is the Goaden family from?

You can see how Goaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goaden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goaden families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Goaden's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goaden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goaden 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 Goaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goaden. 100% of Goaden men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Goaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Goaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goaden 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Goaden. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goaden. For the veterans among your Goaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goaden lifespan?

Average Goaden life expectancy in 2003 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goaden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goaden 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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