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Goosley Family History

Goosley 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: Goodley, Woosley, Gooley, Pooley, Worsley, Mosley, Hooley, Woolley

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Where is the Goosley family from?

You can see how Goosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goosley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Goosley families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goosley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Goosley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goosley 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 Goosley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goosley. 29% of Goosley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goosley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goosley were Janitor and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Goosley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Goosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosley 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Goosley. 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 143 military records available for the last name Goosley. For the veterans among your Goosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goosley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goosley in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goosley 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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