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Goellen Family History

Goellen 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: Goeller, Geller, Ellen, Pollen, Sellen, Hollen, Hellen, Gillen

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Where is the Goellen family from?

You can see how Goellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goellen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goellen families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goellen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goellen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Goellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goellen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Goellen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goellen. For the veterans among your Goellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goellen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Goellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Goellen in 1967 was 79, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goellen 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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