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Goosay Family History

Goosay 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: Goosby, Goody, Goos, Goosman, Gotay, Gooley, Roosa, Goonan, Goolsby

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Where is the Goosay family from?

You can see how Goosay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Goosay families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Goosay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Goosay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Goosay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosay 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 Goosay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goosay. For the veterans among your Goosay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Goosay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Goosay in 1977 was 62, and 66 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goosay 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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