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Goose Family History

Goose Surname Meaning

English (mainly Norfolk): nickname from Middle English gos ‘goose’. See also Wildgoose.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goose family from?

You can see how Goose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goose families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 221 Goose families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Goose's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Goose families in 1891.
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What did your Goose ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goose. 29% of Goose men worked as a Farmer and 69% of Goose women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goose were General Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Goose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goose 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Goose. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goose. For the veterans among your Goose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goose lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goose in 1966 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goose 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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