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Goesse Family History

Goesse 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: Gosse, Fosse, Cosse, Jesse, Gressel, Gorse, Bosse, Goede, Roessel

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Where is the Goesse family from?

You can see how Goesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goesse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goesse families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goesse's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Goesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goesse 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Goesse. 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 31 military records available for the last name Goesse. For the veterans among your Goesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goesse lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Goesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goesse in 1987 was 84, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goesse 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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