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Goodworth Family History

Goodworth Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Goddard or Godward as suggested by Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames.Compare Goodard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goodworth family from?

You can see how Goodworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Goodworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goodworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goodworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodworth 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 Goodworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodworth. 50% of Goodworth men worked as a Farm Manager and 80% of Goodworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodworth were Lorry Loader (heavy) and Baker confectioner Own Ac.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Manager
    50%
  • Lorry Loader (heavy)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Childrens Nurse
    7%
  • Baker confectioner Own Ac
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodworth 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Goodworth. 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 210 military records available for the last name Goodworth. For the veterans among your Goodworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodworth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Goodworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodworth in 1959 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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