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Goodsman Family History

Goodsman Name Meaning

see Godsman .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Goodman, Goosman, Goodson, Woodman, Goldman, Moosman, Gosman, Gossman

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Where is the Goodsman family from?

You can see how Goodsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goodsman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Goodsman families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goodsman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Goodsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goodsman. 89% of Goodsman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Cook
    12%
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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Goodsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodsman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Goodsman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Goodsman. For the veterans among your Goodsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodsman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Goodsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goodsman in 1971 was 80, and 83 in 2000.

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