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Goostrey Family History

Goostrey Surname Meaning

Goostrey, located in Cheshire, is recorded historically as Gorstre and Goostre in the 13th century.

The etymology of the place-name appears to derive from Old English roots.

Specifically, it combines the terms gorst and gors, which both mean ‘gorse furze’.

Additionally, the word trēow signifies ‘tree’ in Old English.

Thus, the name Goostrey reflects a connection to the natural landscape of the area.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Goostrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goostrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goostrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Goostrey families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goostrey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goostrey families in 1891.
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What did your Goostrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goostrey. 100% of Goostrey men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Goostrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Dress Machinist
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 91 immigration records available for the last name Goostrey. 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 81 military records available for the last name Goostrey. For the veterans among your Goostrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goostrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goostrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goostrey in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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