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Mcgoodwin Family History

Mcgoodwin 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: Goodwin, Mcgowin, Goodwine, Mcgowan, Goodin, Mcglothin, Mcgowen

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Where is the Mcgoodwin family from?

You can see how Mcgoodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgoodwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgoodwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mcgoodwin families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcgoodwin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcgoodwin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgoodwin 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 Mcgoodwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgoodwin. 50% of Mcgoodwin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mcgoodwin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgoodwin were Farm Manager and Stenographer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Mcgoodwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Mcgoodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgoodwin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Mcgoodwin. 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 153 military records available for the last name Mcgoodwin. For the veterans among your Mcgoodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgoodwin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgoodwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgoodwin in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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