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Goudy Family History

Goudy Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Ulster): variant of Goldie.

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


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Where is the Goudy family from?

You can see how Goudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Goudy families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Goudy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goudy families in 1911.
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What did your Goudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goudy. 40% of Goudy men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Rancheny
    20%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Goudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudy 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 Goudy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goudy. For the veterans among your Goudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Goudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goudy in 1944 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudy 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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