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Goodald Family History

Goodald 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, Goddard, Woodall, Goodart, Godard, Goodell, Woodard

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Where is the Goodald family from?

You can see how Goodald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodald family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Goodald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Goodald family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodald 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 26 census records available for the last name Goodald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodald 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goodald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goodald. For the veterans among your Goodald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodald lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodald 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 Goodald

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