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Goodstein Family History

Goodstein Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (and probably also of German) Gutstein .

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


Similar surnames: Goldstein, Gutstein, Hornstein, Feldstein, Rothstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Goodstein family from?

You can see how Goodstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Goodstein families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodstein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goodstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodstein. 25% of Goodstein men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Goodstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodstein were Tailor and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goodstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goodstein. 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 710 military records available for the last name Goodstein. For the veterans among your Goodstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodstein lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goodstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodstein in 1946 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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