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Goodwy Family History

Goodwy 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, Goodwyn, Good, Moody, Grody, Gowdy, Godoy, Goodley, Godby

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Where is the Goodwy family from?

You can see how Goodwy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodwy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodwy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Goodwy family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodwy's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Goodwy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodwy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Goodwy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodwy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goodwy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goodwy. For the veterans among your Goodwy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodwy lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Goodwy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goodwy in 1988 was 36, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodwy 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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