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Goudeaux Family History

Goudeaux 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: Godeaux, Goudeau, Goubeaux, Bordeaux, Goudreau, Boudreaux, Prideaux

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Where is the Goudeaux family from?

You can see how Goudeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudeaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goudeaux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Goudeaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Goudeaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goudeaux 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 Goudeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goudeaux. 67% of Goudeaux men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Goudeaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Goudeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudeaux 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 Goudeaux. 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 29 military records available for the last name Goudeaux. For the veterans among your Goudeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudeaux lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Goudeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goudeaux in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goudeaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudeaux 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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