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Goese Family History

Goese 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: Gorse, Goede, Gosse, Goes, Gose, Giese, Goeser, Boese, Roese, Goeke

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Where is the Goese family from?

You can see how Goese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Goese families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Goese's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goese 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 Goese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goese. 60% of Goese men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Goese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Goese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goese 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Goese. 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 32 military records available for the last name Goese. For the veterans among your Goese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goese in 1963 was 72, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goese 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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