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Goostry Family History

Goostry 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: Goostree, Goltry, Goosby, Goody, Mistry, Gossard, Gloster, Gosney

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Where is the Goostry family from?

You can see how Goostry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goostry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goostry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Goostry families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Goostry's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Goostry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goostry 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 Goostry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goostry. 84% of Goostry 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Weaver Cotton Mil
    17%

What Goostry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Goostry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goostry 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Goostry. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goostry. For the veterans among your Goostry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goostry lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Goostry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goostry in 1981 was 79, and 78 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goostry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goostry 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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