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Goodz Family History

Goodz 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, Goods, Goode, Hood, Gold, Goda, Goltz, Woods, Booz

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Where is the Goodz family from?

You can see how Goodz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goodz family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goodz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodz 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 149 census records available for the last name Goodz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Goodz. 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 Goodz. For the veterans among your Goodz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Goodz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goodz in 1965 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodz 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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