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Gooud Family History

Gooud 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: Good, Goold, Hood, Gold, Goody, Loud, Wood, Cloud, Gourd, Glod

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Where is the Gooud family from?

You can see how Gooud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooud family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gooud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gooud families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gooud's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gooud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooud 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 Gooud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gooud. 100% of Gooud 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Gooud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooud 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gooud. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gooud. For the veterans among your Gooud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooud lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gooud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gooud in 1973 was 82, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooud 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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