Goodsen Family History

Goodsen Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Goodson, Goossen, Gooden, Goosen, Goodman, Goodsell, Goodley, Golden, Woodson, Gloden

2,000 record(s) for Goodsen

684	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
50	Military Records
51	Immigration Records
618	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Goodsen family from?

You can see how Goodsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goodsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goodsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goodsen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goodsen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goodsen families in 1840.

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

What did your Goodsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goodsen.

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

56%

Laborer

23%

Electrician

23%

What Goodsen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 618 census records available for the last name Goodsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goodsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Goodsen. 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 50 military records available for the last name Goodsen. For the veterans among your Goodsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Goodsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Goodsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goodsen in 1971 was 63, and 100 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goodsen 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.