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Goodroad Family History

Goodroad Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Beauchemin.

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


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Where is the Goodroad family from?

You can see how Goodroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodroad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Goodroad families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodroad's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Goodroad families in 1891.
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What did your Goodroad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goodroad. 39% of Goodroad men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodroad 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Goodroad. 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 111 military records available for the last name Goodroad. For the veterans among your Goodroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodroad lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goodroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goodroad in 1960 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodroad 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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