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Goodner Family History

Goodner Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Goodenough. This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


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Where is the Goodner family from?

You can see how Goodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Goodner families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Goodner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goodner families in 1891.
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What did your Goodner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodner. 89% of Goodner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Goodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodner 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Goodner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodner. For the veterans among your Goodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Goodner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goodner in 1949 was 4, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodner 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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