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Goil Family History

Goil 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: Goll, Gohl, Gil, Goel, Gail, Geil, Coil, Goin, Foil, Gill

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Where is the Goil family from?

You can see how Goil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goil families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Goil family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Goil's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Goil families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Goil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goil 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Goil. 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 16 military records available for the last name Goil. For the veterans among your Goil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goil lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Goil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goil in 1960 was 54, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goil 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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