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Gooslby Family History

Gooslby 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, Goodley, Woosley, Gooley, Goolsby, Pooley, Goody, Worsley

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Where is the Gooslby family from?

You can see how Gooslby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooslby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gooslby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gooslby family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gooslby's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Gooslby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gooslby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooslby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gooslby. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gooslby. For the veterans among your Gooslby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooslby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gooslby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gooslby in 1965 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooslby 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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