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Goal Family History

Goal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gal, Goll, Gohl, Gopal, Goar, Goral, Goel, Gaal, Goad, Boal

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Where is the Goal family from?

You can see how Goal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Goal families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Goal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Goal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goal. 100% of Goal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 120 immigration records available for the last name Goal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Goal. For the veterans among your Goal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Goal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goal in 1967 was 62, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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