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Goodie Family History

Goodie Name Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Goody . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Goldie, Woodie, Goodin, Goode, Goodier, Goodley, Bodie, Gosdin

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Where is the Goodie family from?

You can see how Goodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Goodie families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Goodie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goodie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goodie. 100% of Goodie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodie 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Goodie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 425 military records available for the last name Goodie. For the veterans among your Goodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Goodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goodie in 1956 was 38, and 47 in 2003.

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