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Goodwyn Family History

Goodwyn Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia and Middlesex): variant of Goodwin.

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


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Where is the Goodwyn family from?

You can see how Goodwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodwyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodwyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Goodwyn families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goodwyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goodwyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodwyn 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 Goodwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodwyn. 64% of Goodwyn 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
    64%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Small Private Income Not Previously Employed
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

What Goodwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Goodwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodwyn 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Goodwyn. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goodwyn. For the veterans among your Goodwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodwyn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goodwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodwyn in 1943 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodwyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodwyn 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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