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Goodayn Family History

Goodayn 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: Goodwyn, Goodman, Goody, Goodson, Goodall, Goldwyn, Goodwin, Goonan

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Where is the Goodayn family from?

You can see how Goodayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodayn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goodayn families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodayn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Goodayn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodayn 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 8 census records available for the last name Goodayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodayn 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 Goodayn. 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 Goodayn. For the veterans among your Goodayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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