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Goodness Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Labonté (see Labonte ). English: nickname from Old English gōdnes ‘goodness’.

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


Similar surnames: Goodyear, Gooder, Godley, Gooden, Goodsell, Garness, Holness

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Where is the Goodness family from?

You can see how Goodness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Goodness families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodness's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodness families in 1840.
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What did your Goodness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spooler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodness. 28% of Goodness men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Goodness women worked as a Spooler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodness were Weaver and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spooler
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goodness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodness 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Goodness. 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 438 military records available for the last name Goodness. For the veterans among your Goodness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodness lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goodness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goodness in 1955 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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