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Gooddale Family History

Gooddale 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: Goodale, Goodall, Goodgame, Goddard, Goodman, Goodsell, Goodbar

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Where is the Gooddale family from?

You can see how Gooddale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooddale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gooddale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gooddale families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gooddale's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gooddale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooddale 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 Gooddale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gooddale. 100% of Gooddale men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Gooddale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooddale 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gooddale. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gooddale. For the veterans among your Gooddale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooddale lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Gooddale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gooddale in 1983 was 42, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooddale 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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