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Goodich Family History

Goodich 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: Goodrich, Rodich, Goldrich, Gooch, Goodrick, Goodin, Goodie, Goodine

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Where is the Goodich family from?

You can see how Goodich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Goodich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goodich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goodich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodich 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 114 census records available for the last name Goodich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodich 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Goodich. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goodich. For the veterans among your Goodich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Goodich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goodich in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodich 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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