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Goodger Family History

Goodger Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Goodyear.

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


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Where is the Goodger family from?

You can see how Goodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Goodger families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goodger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goodger families in 1911.
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What did your Goodger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goodger. 14% of Goodger men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Goodger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodger were Wood Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Iron Moulder
    5%
  • Wood Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Goodger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Goodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodger 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Goodger. 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 Goodger. For the veterans among your Goodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goodger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goodger in 1953 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodger 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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