Goodson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Goodson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Goodson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 80
Female Servant 42
Independent 30
Farmer 24
Ag Labourer 22
Labourer 20
Male Servant 17
Shoe Maker 8
Baker 6
Woollen Weaver 6
Butcher 5
Lace Maker 5
Carpenter 5
Tailor 4
Porter 4
Weaver 4
Carman 4
Paper Stainer 4
Governess 3
Dress Maker 3
Carrier 3
Servant 3
Fisher Man 3
Cordwainer 2
Pauper 2

Goodson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Goodson 100% 13,394
2 Godson 86% 5,572
3 Goodison 88% 3,678
4 Goodeson 88% 380
5 Gudson 71% 299
6 Gadson 71% 179
7 Gidson 71% 164

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The surname Goodson is the most popular version of all its varients

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