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Goodlatte Family History

Goodlatte 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: Goodlett, Goodhart, Goodacre, Goodwater, Godette, Goodgame, Goldblatt

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Where is the Goodlatte family from?

You can see how Goodlatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodlatte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodlatte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Goodlatte families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodlatte's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goodlatte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodlatte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodlatte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodlatte. 100% of Goodlatte women worked as an Independent. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Independent
    100%
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What Goodlatte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Goodlatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodlatte 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 Goodlatte. 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 10 military records available for the last name Goodlatte. For the veterans among your Goodlatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodlatte lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Goodlatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goodlatte in 1969 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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