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Goodcourage Family History

Goodcourage 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: Courage, Goodnough, Goodenough, Goodacre, Goodhue, Woodhouse

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Where is the Goodcourage family from?

You can see how Goodcourage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodcourage family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goodcourage families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodcourage's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodcourage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodcourage 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 55 census records available for the last name Goodcourage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodcourage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goodcourage. 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 51 military records available for the last name Goodcourage. For the veterans among your Goodcourage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodcourage lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Goodcourage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goodcourage in 1985 was 67, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodcourage 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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