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Goodbe Family History

Goodbe 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, Goody, Good, Goodbar, Goede, Coombe, Goodhue, Goldie

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Where is the Goodbe family from?

You can see how Goodbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Goodbe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodbe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goodbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodbe 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 50 census records available for the last name Goodbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Goodbe. 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 Goodbe. For the veterans among your Goodbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Goodbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goodbe in 1962 was 78, and 93 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbe 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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