Origins of the Goodings surname
About the Goodingses
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Interesting facts about Goodings
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Goodings surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Goodingses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Goodingses.
What are the most common Goodings first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Goodingses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goodingses in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Nurse
5
Dress Maker
4
House Keeper
4
Living On Own Means
4
Common male occupations for Goodingses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
19
Bricklayer
15
Shipwright
14
Brazier
7
Carpenter
7
