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Goalson Family History

Goalson 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: Golson, Coalson, Toalson, Goodson, Gladson, Glasson, Ohlson, Malson

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Where is the Goalson family from?

You can see how Goalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goalson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goalson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Goalson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goalson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goalson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Goalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goalson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goalson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goalson. For the veterans among your Goalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goalson lifespan?

Average Goalson life expectancy in 1995 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goalson 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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