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Goulis Family History

Goulis 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: Moulis, Goulas, Soulis, Golis, Solis, Goupil, Louis, Poulos, Kulis

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Where is the Goulis family from?

You can see how Goulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goulis families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goulis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goulis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulis 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 Goulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goulis. 100% of Goulis women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Goulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Goulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulis 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Goulis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Goulis. For the veterans among your Goulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Goulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goulis in 1967 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goulis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulis 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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