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Goodart Family History

Goodart Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goddard. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Gothard.

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


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Where is the Goodart family from?

You can see how Goodart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Goodart families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodart's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Goodart families in 1911.
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What did your Goodart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manicurist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodart. 28% of Goodart men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Goodart women worked as a Manicurist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodart were Master Mechanic and Attendant.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Master Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manicurist
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodart 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Goodart. 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 131 military records available for the last name Goodart. For the veterans among your Goodart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Goodart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goodart in 1965 was 87, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodart 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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