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Goodmore Family History

Goodmore 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: Goodacre, Goodloe, Goodemote, Goodroe, Goodman, Goodson, Gilmore

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Where is the Goodmore family from?

You can see how Goodmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodmore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goodmore families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goodmore's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goodmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodmore ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goodmore ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Goodmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodmore 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Goodmore. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goodmore. For the veterans among your Goodmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodmore lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Goodmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goodmore in 1975 was 85, and 64 in 2002.

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