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Goodman Family History
Goodman Genealogy & Family TreeGoodman is a Jewish name from Norfolk, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the given name Gutman, meaning "God and man." It may also refer to the head of the household, or someone who was "God-like." One of the earliest known ancestors--Asteelinus Godeman--was recorded in 1115. Roots for the name can also be found in Scotland.
Other spellings for the name include "Goudman," "Godman," "Goddman," "Gutman," "Guttman," "Gutermann," "Gutterman," "Guterman," "Gothmann," "Gutmann," and "Guttmann." Notable people with the surname include American jazz musician Benny Goodman (a.k.a. "The King of Swing"), American football player Andre Goodman (Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos), and American actor John Goodman (Roseanne, Monsters, Inc., The Big Lebowski). The first Goodman to come to America was Richard Goodman in Virginia in 1619.
Goodman Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ellen Prudence Goodman -- --, 1859 September 13, 1923 New York
- Nellie Goodman -- --, 1877 September 4, 1963 Missouri
- Mary Goodman -- --, 1755 November 11, 1758
- Dorthy Marie Goodman -- --, 1921 August 2, 2007 Missouri
- Julia Goodman -- --, 1810 December 0, 1872 Maryland
Goodman Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Dennis Ray Goodman -- --, 1944 February 12, 1983 Michigan
- Sarah Goodman -- --, 1715 December 0, 1790 Virginia
- Joseph Goodman -- --, 1874 December 0, 1949
- Oscar Dallas Goodman -- --, 1873 October 20, 1961 Ohio
- John Jacob Goodman -- --, 1786 December 25, 1880 Kentucky
