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Goessens Family History

Goessens 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: Goossens, Gresens, Goossen, Coussens, Gossen, Gressel, Bessent

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Where is the Goessens family from?

You can see how Goessens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goessens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goessens family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goessens's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Goessens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goessens 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 30 census records available for the last name Goessens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessens 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Goessens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goessens. For the veterans among your Goessens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessens lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Goessens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goessens in 1981 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goessens 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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