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Goolsbey Family History

Goolsbey 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: Goolsby, Woolsey, Gooley, Goosby, Pooley, Soulsby, Hooley, Woolley

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Where is the Goolsbey family from?

You can see how Goolsbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolsbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goolsbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Goolsbey families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolsbey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Goolsbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goolsbey 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 Goolsbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goolsbey. 47% of Goolsbey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Labor
    16%

What Goolsbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Goolsbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolsbey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goolsbey. 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 71 military records available for the last name Goolsbey. For the veterans among your Goolsbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolsbey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goolsbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goolsbey in 1967 was 90, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goolsbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolsbey 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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