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Goodknight Family History

Goodknight Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Gutknecht.

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


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Where is the Goodknight family from?

You can see how Goodknight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodknight family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodknight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goodknight family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodknight's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Goodknight families in 1891.
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What did your Goodknight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodknight. 43% of Goodknight men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Goodknight women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodknight were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodknight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodknight 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Goodknight. 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 370 military records available for the last name Goodknight. For the veterans among your Goodknight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodknight lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goodknight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goodknight in 1960 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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