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Goodbrod Family History

Goodbrod 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: Goodbody, Goodbread, Goodroad, Goodroe, Goodrow, Goddard, Goodson

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Where is the Goodbrod family from?

You can see how Goodbrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodbrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodbrod families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goodbrod family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodbrod's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Goodbrod families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodbrod 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 Goodbrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodbrod. 50% of Goodbrod men worked as an Owner and 100% of Goodbrod women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Goodbrod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Goodbrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodbrod 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Goodbrod. 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 70 military records available for the last name Goodbrod. For the veterans among your Goodbrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodbrod lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Goodbrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goodbrod in 1960 was 46, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodbrod 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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