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Goerold Family History

Goerold 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: Gerold, Herold, Gerald, Godbold, Gerhold, Gerould, Goold, Herod

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Where is the Goerold family from?

You can see how Goerold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goerold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goerold families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goerold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goerold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Goerold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerold 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 Goerold. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goerold. For the veterans among your Goerold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerold lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Goerold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Goerold in 1960 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerold 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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