Origins of the Goodsir surname

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    In 1921, most Goodsirs lived in london

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    280 Goodsir Travel & migration records
    1,100 Goodsirs found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Goodsir first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Goodsirs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Goodsirs in 1921

    Linen Weaver

    11

    Annuitant

    6

    Factory Worker

    6

    Dress Maker

    5

    F S

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Goodsirs in 1921

    Surgeon

    18

    Cabinet Maker

    11

    Seaman

    7

    Upholsterer

    6

    General Labourer

    4

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