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Goodden Family History

Goodden Surname Meaning

see Gooden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Goodden family from?

You can see how Goodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goodden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Goodden families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Goodden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodden 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 Goodden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stone Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodden. 100% of Goodden men worked as a Stone Mason and 56% of Goodden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stone Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Secretarial Work Orcia Office
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodden 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Goodden. 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 210 military records available for the last name Goodden. For the veterans among your Goodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Goodden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goodden in 1967 was 81, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodden 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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