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Goodier Family History

Goodier Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Goodyear.

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


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Where is the Goodier family from?

You can see how Goodier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Goodier families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Goodier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goodier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodier 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 Goodier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Porter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goodier. 50% of Goodier men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Goodier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Goodier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodier 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 Goodier. 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 Goodier. For the veterans among your Goodier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goodier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goodier in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodier 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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