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Goodry Family History

Goodry 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: Goody, Good, Guidry, Moody, Goodrum, Grody, Gowdy, Godoy, Goodley

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Where is the Goodry family from?

You can see how Goodry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Goodry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goodry family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodry's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goodry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goodry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodry. 100% of Goodry 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
    100%

What Goodry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Goodry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodry 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Goodry. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goodry. For the veterans among your Goodry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Goodry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Goodry in 1964 was 65, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodry 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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