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Goodrick Family History

Goodrick Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Goodrich. Americanized form of German Güttrich (see Goodrich).

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


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Where is the Goodrick family from?

You can see how Goodrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Goodrick families living in British Columbia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Goodrick's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Goodrick families in 1911.
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What did your Goodrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goodrick. 78% of Goodrick men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Student
    23%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Goodrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodrick 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 Goodrick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodrick. For the veterans among your Goodrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodrick lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goodrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goodrick in 1946 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodrick 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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