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Goodroe Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaudreau .

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


Similar surnames: Goodrow, Goodreau, Goree, Gootee, Goodine, Goodroad, Goodemote

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Where is the Goodroe family from?

You can see how Goodroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodroe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Goodroe families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodroe's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Goodroe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodroe 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 Goodroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodroe. 38% of Goodroe men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Goodroe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodroe were Private and Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Private
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodroe 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Goodroe. 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 478 military records available for the last name Goodroe. For the veterans among your Goodroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodroe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Goodroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goodroe in 1948 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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