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Goles Family History

Goles 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: Giles, Toles, Golec, Gole, Doles, Gomes, Goes, Oles, Moles, Boles

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Where is the Goles family from?

You can see how Goles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Goles families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Goles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coffee Stall and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goles. 100% of Goles men worked as a Coffee Stall and 100% of Goles 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

  • Coffee Stall
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goles 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Goles. 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 181 military records available for the last name Goles. For the veterans among your Goles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goles lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Goles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Goles in 1947 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goles 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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