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Goolivan Family History

Goolivan 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: Gallivan, Hoolihan, Goodman, Oliva, Galvan, Doolin, Govan, Goleman

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Where is the Goolivan family from?

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

There are 7 census records available for the last name Goolivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolivan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goolivan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goolivan. For the veterans among your Goolivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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