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Goosbey Family History

Goosbey 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, Gosney, Goodley, Goossen, Woosley, Gooley, Goolsby, Goosen

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Where is the Goosbey family from?

You can see how Goosbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosbey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goosbey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Goosbey families living in Mississippi. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goosbey's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Goosbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goosbey 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 137 census records available for the last name Goosbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosbey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goosbey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goosbey. For the veterans among your Goosbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosbey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Goosbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goosbey in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goosbey 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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