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Goessel Family History

Goessel 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: Gressel, Roessel, Gessel, Giesel, Kessel, Hessel, Ressel, Gosse

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Where is the Goessel family from?

You can see how Goessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goessel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goessel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goessel family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goessel's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Goessel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goessel 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 553 census records available for the last name Goessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessel 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Goessel. 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 996 military records available for the last name Goessel. For the veterans among your Goessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Goessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goessel in 1952 was 46, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goessel 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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