Origins of the Goodney surname
About the Goodneys
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Interesting facts about Goodney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Goodney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
Who were Goodneys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Goodneys.
What are the most common Goodney first names?
William
John
Mary
Ruth
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Common jobs for Goodneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goodneys in 1921
Laundress
4
Housemaid
3
Dressmakers Assistant
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Tin Streamer
2
Common male occupations for Goodneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Butcher
2
School Boy
2
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
2
Serv Ag Lab (Indoor)
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