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Goodrell Family History

Goodrell 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: Goodsell, Goodell, Gorrell, Goodall, Wooddell, Goodwill, Woodell

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Where is the Goodrell family from?

You can see how Goodrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodrell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodrell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Goodrell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodrell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goodrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goodrell. 100% of Goodrell men worked as a Draftsman. .

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Goodrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodrell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Goodrell. 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 366 military records available for the last name Goodrell. For the veterans among your Goodrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodrell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Goodrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodrell in 1974 was 92, and 95 in 2004.

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