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Goodlin Family History

Goodlin Surname Meaning

Variant of Goodling.

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


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Where is the Goodlin family from?

You can see how Goodlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Goodlin families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Goodlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goodlin families in 1911.
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What did your Goodlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodlin. 35% of Goodlin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Goodlin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodlin were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodlin 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Goodlin. 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 500 military records available for the last name Goodlin. For the veterans among your Goodlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goodlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goodlin in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodlin 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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