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Goesly Family History

Goesly 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: Hoesly, Goewey, Goelz, Goes, Goeser, Goel, Giesy, Golly, Giesey

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Where is the Goesly family from?

You can see how Goesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goesly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goesly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Goesly families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Goesly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Goesly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Goesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goesly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goesly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goesly. For the veterans among your Goesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goesly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goesly 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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