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Goolsbye Family History

Goolsbye 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, Goosby, Soulsby, Goldsby, Woolsey, Gooley, Gulsby, Bowlsby

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Where is the Goolsbye family from?

You can see how Goolsbye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolsbye family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goolsbye family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolsbye's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Goolsbye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goolsbye 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 1 census records available for the last name Goolsbye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolsbye 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 Goolsbye. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goolsbye. For the veterans among your Goolsbye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolsbye lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Goolsbye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goolsbye in 1995 was 87, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolsbye 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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