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Goodlow Name Meaning

English: variant of Goodloe .

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


Similar surnames: Goodnow, Goodley, Goodenow, Goodloe, Goodbar, Goold, Worlow, Goodner

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Where is the Goodlow family from?

You can see how Goodlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Goodlow families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Goodlow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goodlow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodlow. 34% of Goodlow men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Goodlow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodlow were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Porter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodlow 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Goodlow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodlow. For the veterans among your Goodlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodlow lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Goodlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Goodlow in 1947 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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