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Gooderman Family History

Gooderman 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: Goodman, Sonderman, Soderman, Gunderman, Gonnerman, Corderman

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Where is the Gooderman family from?

You can see how Gooderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooderman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gooderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gooderman families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gooderman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gooderman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooderman 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 Gooderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gooderman. 100% of Gooderman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gooderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Gooderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooderman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gooderman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gooderman. For the veterans among your Gooderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooderman lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Gooderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gooderman in 1996 was 76, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gooderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooderman 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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