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Goodger Family History

Goodger Name Meaning

English (southern): variant of Goodyear .

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


Similar surnames: Goodier, Goodner, Gudger, Goodbar, Googe, Golder, Gooder, Goodley

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Where is the Goodger family from?

You can see how Goodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Goodger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodger 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 Goodger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodger. 40% of Goodger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goodger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodger were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Goodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodger 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Goodger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Goodger. For the veterans among your Goodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goodger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goodger in 1953 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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