This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Goodkin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Goodkin Family History

Goodkin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Godkin.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Goodkin family from?

You can see how Goodkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Goodkin families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodkin's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Goodkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Goodkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodkin. 20% of Goodkin men worked as a Manager and 25% of Goodkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodkin were Medical Doctor and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Goodkin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Medical Doctor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Goodkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodkin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Goodkin

Passenger Lists

There are 315 immigration records available for the last name Goodkin. 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.

View all Goodkin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Goodkin. For the veterans among your Goodkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Goodkin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Goodkin family history

Discover More

What is the average Goodkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goodkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goodkin in 1962 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goodkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodkin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Goodkin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial