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Goalen Family History

Goalen Surname Meaning

see Gullen. perhaps also a variant of Jolin though it is possible that the bearers below belong under (1) and are found in Kent due to migration.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Goalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goalen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Goalen families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Goalen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goalen families in 1891.
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What did your Goalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goalen. 100% of Goalen men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Goalen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goalen 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Goalen. 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 116 military records available for the last name Goalen. For the veterans among your Goalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goalen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Goalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goalen in 1975 was 71, and 45 in 2004.

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