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Goodrow Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Gaudreau .

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


Similar surnames: Goodroe, Goodreau, Goodin, Goodroad, Goodley, Godown, Goodrich

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Where is the Goodrow family from?

You can see how Goodrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Goodrow families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Goodrow's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goodrow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Motor Machine was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goodrow. 50% of Goodrow men worked as a Motor Machine. .

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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

  • Motor Machine
    50%
  • Agent
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodrow 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Goodrow. 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 Goodrow. For the veterans among your Goodrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodrow lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goodrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goodrow in 1946 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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