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Goodmote Family History

Goodmote 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: Goodemote, Goodloe, Goodroe, Goodermote, Goodman, Goodson, Goodbody

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Where is the Goodmote family from?

You can see how Goodmote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodmote family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodmote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Goodmote families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodmote's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodmote families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodmote 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 Goodmote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Glove Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodmote. 100% of Goodmote men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goodmote women worked as a Glove Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Maker
    100%

What Goodmote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Goodmote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodmote 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goodmote. 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 20 military records available for the last name Goodmote. For the veterans among your Goodmote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodmote lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Goodmote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goodmote in 1973 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodmote 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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