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Goodlight Family History

Goodlight 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: Goodnight, Goodling, Goodrich, Goodlett, Goodlet, Goodlin, Golightly

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Where is the Goodlight family from?

You can see how Goodlight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodlight family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goodlight families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goodlight's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goodlight families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodlight 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 52 census records available for the last name Goodlight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodlight 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goodlight. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goodlight. For the veterans among your Goodlight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodlight lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Goodlight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goodlight in 1974 was 75, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodlight 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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