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Goudswaard Family History

Goudswaard 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: Goddard, Woodward, Odegaard, Gossard, Godard, Goward, Southward

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goudswaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goudswaard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Goudswaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudswaard 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Goudswaard. 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 45 military records available for the last name Goudswaard. For the veterans among your Goudswaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudswaard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goudswaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goudswaard in 1966 was 74, and 34 in 2004.

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