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Goolst Family History

Goolst 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: Goulet, Goos, Holst, Gooley, Joost, Goolsby, Goodlet, Goods, Wools

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Where is the Goolst family from?

You can see how Goolst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goolst families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goolst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goolst 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 45 census records available for the last name Goolst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolst 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goolst. 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 24 military records available for the last name Goolst. For the veterans among your Goolst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goolst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goolst in 1967 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goolst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolst 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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