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Goolshy Family History

Goolshy 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, Grosh, Goody, Soulsby

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Where is the Goolshy family from?

You can see how Goolshy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolshy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goolshy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goolshy families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolshy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Goolshy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Goolshy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolshy 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 Goolshy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goolshy. For the veterans among your Goolshy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolshy 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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