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Goudzwaard Family History

Goudzwaard 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, Godard, Goward, Southward, Howard

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Where is the Goudzwaard family from?

You can see how Goudzwaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudzwaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Goudzwaard families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goudzwaard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goudzwaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goudzwaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goudzwaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Billing Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goudzwaard. 34% of Goudzwaard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goudzwaard women worked as a Billing Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Part Owner
    23%
  • Washer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Billing Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Goudzwaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudzwaard 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Goudzwaard. 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 75 military records available for the last name Goudzwaard. For the veterans among your Goudzwaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudzwaard lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Goudzwaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goudzwaard in 1957 was 52, and 82 in 2002.

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