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Goodwyn Family History

Goodwyn Name Meaning

English (East Anglia and Middlesex): variant of Goodwin .

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


Similar surnames: Godwin, Goodin, Gordan, Goodwin, Goodley, Goodkin, Goldwyn, Goldy

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Where is the Goodwyn family from?

You can see how Goodwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodwyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodwyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Goodwyn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodwyn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goodwyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodwyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodwyn. 30% of Goodwyn men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Goodwyn women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodwyn were Operator and School Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • School Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Goodwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodwyn 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Goodwyn. 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 Goodwyn. For the veterans among your Goodwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodwyn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goodwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodwyn in 1943 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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