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Goodbold Family History

Goodbold 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: Godbold, Goodbody, Goodroad, Godbolt, Goodchild, Goodsell, Goodson

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Where is the Goodbold family from?

You can see how Goodbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goodbold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Goodbold families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Goodbold's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Goodbold families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodbold 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 Goodbold ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Goodbold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbold 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Goodbold. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goodbold. For the veterans among your Goodbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbold lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Goodbold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goodbold in 1976 was 83, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbold 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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