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Goula Family History

Goula 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: Gola, Golla, Gula, Goulas, Gould, Gold, Mould, Gault, Mula, Pola

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Where is the Goula family from?

You can see how Goula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goula family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goula families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Goula families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Goula's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goula families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goula 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 Goula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goula. 72% of Goula men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Goula women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goula were New Worker and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Goula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goula 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Goula. 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 325 military records available for the last name Goula. For the veterans among your Goula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goula lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Goula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goula in 1944 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goula 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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