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Goodal Family History

Goodal 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: Goodall, Goodale, Goodman, Goody, Goda, Godel, Good, Goodbar, Gopal

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Where is the Goodal family from?

You can see how Goodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Goodal families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Goodal's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goodal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodal 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 Goodal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodal. 100% of Goodal 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%

What Goodal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodal 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Goodal. 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 88 military records available for the last name Goodal. For the veterans among your Goodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodal lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Goodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goodal in 1970 was 80, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodal 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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