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Goodgame Family History

Goodgame Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire): nickname for a merry or sporty person from Middle English gode ‘good’.

It combines the elements of enjoyment and playfulness associated with one's character.

The term also relates to game and gamen, which mean ‘sport’ and ‘pastime’ respectively.

This linguistic history highlights the cultural values attributed to sportsmanship and good cheer in these regions.

Overall, it reflects a rich heritage of words connected to merriment and athletic pursuits.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goodgame family from?

You can see how Goodgame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodgame family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodgame families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Goodgame families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goodgame's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Goodgame families in 1891.
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What did your Goodgame 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 Goodgame. 37% of Goodgame men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Goodgame women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodgame were Market Gardener and House 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
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Iron Moulder
    19%
  • Market Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • House Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goodgame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodgame 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Goodgame. 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 724 military records available for the last name Goodgame. For the veterans among your Goodgame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodgame lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goodgame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goodgame in 1943 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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