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Goodaire Family History

Goodaire Surname Meaning

see Goodair.

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


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Where is the Goodaire family from?

You can see how Goodaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodaire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodaire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Goodaire families living in Yorkshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Goodaire's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goodaire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodaire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodaire. 86% of Goodaire 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
    86%
  • Retired
    15%

What Goodaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodaire 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Goodaire. 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 32 military records available for the last name Goodaire. For the veterans among your Goodaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodaire lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Goodaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goodaire in 1969 was 79, and 94 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodaire 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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