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Goolman Family History

Goolman 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: Goodman, Goosman, Woolman, Coolman, Gorman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman

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Where is the Goolman family from?

You can see how Goolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goolman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Goolman families living in Indiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Goolman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goolman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goolman 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 Goolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goolman. 45% of Goolman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goolman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Grocer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Goolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Goolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolman 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Goolman. 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 77 military records available for the last name Goolman. For the veterans among your Goolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Goolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goolman in 1970 was 65, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goolman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolman 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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