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Goolin Family History

Goolin 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: Doolin, Golin, Goslin, Gogolin, Gollin, Goodin, Gookin, Goodlin

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Where is the Goolin family from?

You can see how Goolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Goolin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goolin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goolin 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 Goolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goolin. 50% of Goolin women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Goolin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Goolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Goolin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goolin. For the veterans among your Goolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Goolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Goolin in 1963 was 84, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goolin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolin 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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