Origins of the Goodlad surname
About the Goodlads
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Interesting facts about Goodlad
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Goodlad surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.
Who were Goodlads most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Goodlad first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Goodlads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goodlads in 1921
Knitter
32
Fishermans Wife
24
Fisherman's Wife
16
Fisherman's Daur
13
General Servant
13
Common male occupations for Goodlads in 1921
Fisherman
78
Coal Miner
39
Fisherman & Crofter
33
Farmer
26
File Cutter
23
