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Goodstone Family History

Goodstone 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: Goldstone, Goodson, Gladstone, Goldston, Woolston, Broadstone

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Where is the Goodstone family from?

You can see how Goodstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goodstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 14 Goodstone families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goodstone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodstone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodstone ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Goodstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodstone 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Goodstone. 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 98 military records available for the last name Goodstone. For the veterans among your Goodstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodstone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goodstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goodstone in 1967 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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