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Goolney Family History

Goolney 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: Gooley, Pooley, Dolney, Hooley, Woolley, Looney, Olney, Gosney

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Where is the Goolney family from?

You can see how Goolney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolney family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Goolney family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolney's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Goolney families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Goolney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goolney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goolney. For the veterans among your Goolney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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