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Goodteacher Family History

Goodteacher 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: Goodyear, Goodacre, Goodwater, Gotcher, Goodpaster, Goacher, Gleicher

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Where is the Goodteacher family from?

You can see how Goodteacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodteacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodteacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goodteacher families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodteacher's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Goodteacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodteacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodteacher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goodteacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodteacher 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goodteacher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goodteacher. For the veterans among your Goodteacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodteacher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Goodteacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Goodteacher in 1968 was 37, and 51 in 2003.

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