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Goodbourn Family History

Goodbourn Surname Meaning

see Goodburn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goodbourn family from?

You can see how Goodbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodbourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Goodbourn families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Goodbourn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goodbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Goodbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodbourn. 72% of Goodbourn men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Goodbourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodbourn were Errand Lad Butcher and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    72%
  • Errand Lad Butcher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Goodbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbourn 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Goodbourn. 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 103 military records available for the last name Goodbourn. For the veterans among your Goodbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbourn lifespan?

Average Goodbourn life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbourn 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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