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Goodjohn Name Meaning

reinterpreted form of Gudgeon .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Goodson, Gordon, Goodman, Goodbody, Woodson, Godown, Goodwin, Gooden

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Where is the Goodjohn family from?

You can see how Goodjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodjohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodjohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goodjohn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodjohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodjohn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodjohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodjohn ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Goodjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodjohn 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Goodjohn. 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 35 military records available for the last name Goodjohn. For the veterans among your Goodjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodjohn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Goodjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goodjohn in 1968 was 77, and 98 in 2002.

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