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Gooseby Family History

Gooseby 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, Moseby, Gooley, Goolsby, Goosen, Godsey, Pooley, Goody

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Where is the Gooseby family from?

You can see how Gooseby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooseby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gooseby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gooseby families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gooseby's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gooseby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooseby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gooseby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gooseby. 100% of Gooseby women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gooseby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Gooseby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooseby 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gooseby. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gooseby. For the veterans among your Gooseby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooseby lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Gooseby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gooseby in 1994 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gooseby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooseby 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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