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Goudin Family History

Goudin 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: Godin, Gosdin, Loudin, Gouin, Gaudin, Goodin, Goldin, Gourdin, Gordin

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Where is the Goudin family from?

You can see how Goudin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goudin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Goudin families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Goudin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goudin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goudin 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 Goudin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goudin. 100% of Goudin 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
    100%

What Goudin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Goudin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Goudin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Goudin. For the veterans among your Goudin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Goudin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goudin in 1965 was 63, and 47 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goudin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudin 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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