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Goosin Family History

Goosin 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: Goodin, Gookin, Goosen, Cousin, Goodson, Voisin, Doolin, Godsil

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Where is the Goosin family from?

You can see how Goosin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Goosin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goosin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goosin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goosin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Goosin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goosin. 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 military records available for the last name Goosin. For the veterans among your Goosin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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