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Goodhard Family History

Goodhard Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goodhart, Goddard, Goodbar, Woodward, Gothard, Goodheart, Woodyard

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Where is the Goodhard family from?

You can see how Goodhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goodhard family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodhard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goodhard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodhard 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 Goodhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodhard. 58% of Goodhard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Goodhard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodhard were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Goodhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodhard 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Goodhard. 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 68 military records available for the last name Goodhard. For the veterans among your Goodhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodhard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Goodhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goodhard in 1969 was 63, and 95 in 1995.

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