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Gooldrup Family History

Gooldrup 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: Goodrum, Goodhue, Woodrum, Goodroe, Goodrow, Waldrup, Goold, Gold

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Where is the Gooldrup family from?

You can see how Gooldrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooldrup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gooldrup families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Gooldrup families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Gooldrup's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gooldrup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooldrup 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 Gooldrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gooldrup. 100% of Gooldrup women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gooldrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Gooldrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooldrup 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gooldrup. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gooldrup. For the veterans among your Gooldrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooldrup lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gooldrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gooldrup in 1959 was 47, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooldrup 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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