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Goods Name Meaning

Probably English: variant of Good .

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


Similar surnames: Goode, Goody, Good, Goude, Goold, Fooks, Googe, Goldy, Bolds, Wools

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Where is the Goods family from?

You can see how Goods families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goods family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goods families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Goods families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Goods's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goods families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goods surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goods ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goods. 87% of Goods men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Goods women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goods were Gardener and Servant. .

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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
    87%
  • Gardener
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Goods. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goods 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Goods. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Goods. For the veterans among your Goods ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goods lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goods life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goods in 1951 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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