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Goady Family History

Goady Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goody, Gowdy, Grady, Gordy, Goad, Goldy, Roady, Coady, Goudy, Gray

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Where is the Goady family from?

You can see how Goady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goady family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Goady families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goady's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goady 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 Goady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goady. 60% of Goady men worked as a Labor and 100% of Goady women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Labor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Goady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Goady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goady 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Goady. 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 41 military records available for the last name Goady. For the veterans among your Goady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goady lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Goady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goady in 1979 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goady

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goady ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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