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Goarley Family History

Goarley 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: Goatley, Gorley, Gourley, Garley, Barley, Varley, Galley, Harley

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Where is the Goarley family from?

You can see how Goarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goarley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goarley families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Goarley families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goarley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goarley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Goarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goarley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goarley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goarley. For the veterans among your Goarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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