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Goul Family History

Goul Surname Meaning

see Goll.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goul family from?

You can see how Goul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Goul families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goul's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Goul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goul 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 Goul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goul. 50% of Goul 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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goul 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Goul. 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 604 military records available for the last name Goul. For the veterans among your Goul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goul lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Goul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goul in 1957 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goul 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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