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Goudie Family History

Goudie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Goldie.

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


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Where is the Goudie family from?

You can see how Goudie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goudie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 40 Goudie families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Goudie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goudie families in 1891.
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What did your Goudie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goudie. 84% of Goudie 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
    84%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Ship Builders Office Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Goudie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudie 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Goudie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goudie. For the veterans among your Goudie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Goudie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goudie in 1960 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudie 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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