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Goodby Family History

Goodby Surname Meaning

see Goadby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goodby family from?

You can see how Goodby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Goodby families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Goodby's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Goodby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodby 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 Goodby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodby. 100% of Goodby men worked as a Motor Driver and 90% of Goodby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Worsted Winder
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Goodby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodby 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Goodby. 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 Goodby. For the veterans among your Goodby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goodby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goodby in 1955 was 45, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodby 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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