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Goodsby Family History

Goodsby 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: Goldsby, Goolsby, Goosby, Goody, Goodson, Grodsky, Gadsby, Goodley

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Where is the Goodsby family from?

You can see how Goodsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodsby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 8 Goodsby families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodsby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goodsby families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodsby 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 Goodsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodsby. 60% of Goodsby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goodsby women worked as a Cook.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Goodsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Goodsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodsby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Goodsby. 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 55 military records available for the last name Goodsby. For the veterans among your Goodsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodsby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Goodsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goodsby in 1969 was 63, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodsby 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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