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Goodgion Family History

Goodgion Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Gudgeon.

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


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Where is the Goodgion family from?

You can see how Goodgion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodgion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodgion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Goodgion families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodgion's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Goodgion families in 1911.
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What did your Goodgion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodgion. 53% of Goodgion men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Goodgion women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodgion were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Goodgion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodgion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodgion 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Goodgion. 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 243 military records available for the last name Goodgion. For the veterans among your Goodgion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodgion lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goodgion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goodgion in 1953 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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