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Goodrie Family History

Goodrie 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: Goodie, Goodroe, Goodrum, Goodhue, Goldie, Goodrich, Goodwine

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Where is the Goodrie family from?

You can see how Goodrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Goodrie families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodrie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodrie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodrie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Goodrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodrie 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goodrie. 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 110 military records available for the last name Goodrie. For the veterans among your Goodrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodrie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Goodrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goodrie in 1959 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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