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Goodrow Family History

Goodrow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaudreau.

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


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Where is the Goodrow family from?

You can see how Goodrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Goodrow families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Goodrow's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goodrow families in 1891.
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What did your Goodrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodrow. 24% of Goodrow men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Goodrow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodrow were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Goodrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodrow 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Goodrow. 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 Goodrow. For the veterans among your Goodrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodrow lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goodrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goodrow in 1946 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodrow 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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