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Goodmann Family History

Goodmann 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: Goodman, Goldmann, Woodman, Goosman, Goldman, Goodmanson, Nordmann

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Where is the Goodmann family from?

You can see how Goodmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goodmann family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goodmann's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Goodmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodmann. 45% of Goodmann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goodmann women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Lawyer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Goodmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodmann 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Goodmann. 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 87 military records available for the last name Goodmann. For the veterans among your Goodmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goodmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goodmann in 1963 was 55, and 66 in 2003.

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