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Goodae Family History

Goodae 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: Goodie, Goode, Goodale, Goodman, Goody, Goda, Good, Goodbar, Goede

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Where is the Goodae family from?

You can see how Goodae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodae family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Goodae families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodae's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Goodae families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Goodae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodae 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goodae. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodae. For the veterans among your Goodae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodae 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodae

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