Goodruff Family History

Goodruff Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Woodruff, Goodrum, Goodhue, Goodrich, Woodrum, Goodrick, Woodliff, Goodroad, Goodroe, Goodreau

262 record(s) for Goodruff

43	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
130	Census and Voter Lists
71	Member Trees

Where is the Goodruff family from?

You can see how Goodruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodruff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goodruff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Goodruff families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goodruff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goodruff families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goodruff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goodruff family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 130 census records available for the last name Goodruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodruff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Goodruff. 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.

Military Records

There are 14 military records available for the last name Goodruff. For the veterans among your Goodruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Goodruff lifespan?

Average Goodruff life expectancy in 1993 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodruff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.