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Goessl Family History

Goessl 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: Giesel, Gressel, Roessel, Gress, Gosse, Godsil, Guess, Goss, Goes

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Where is the Goessl family from?

You can see how Goessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goessl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goessl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goessl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goessl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goessl 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 Goessl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goessl. 100% of Goessl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goessl women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Goessl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Goessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goessl 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Goessl. 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 75 military records available for the last name Goessl. For the veterans among your Goessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goessl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Goessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goessl in 1968 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goessl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goessl 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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