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Goodnough Family History

Goodnough Name Meaning

English: shortened form of Goodenough . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Goodenough, Goodnow, Goodno, Gough, Goodner, Goodenow, Goodson

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Where is the Goodnough family from?

You can see how Goodnough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodnough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodnough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Goodnough families living in Vermont. This was about 48% of all the recorded Goodnough's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Goodnough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodnough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goodnough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goodnough. 22% of Goodnough men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Goodnough women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goodnough were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goodnough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodnough 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Goodnough. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goodnough. For the veterans among your Goodnough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goodnough lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goodnough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goodnough in 1953 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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