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Goolo Family History

Goolo 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: Goold, Gold, Pool, Gallo, Goody, Gole, Good, Goll, Wool, Gullo

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Where is the Goolo family from?

You can see how Goolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Goolo families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Goolo families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolo's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Goolo families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Goolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goolo. 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 military records available for the last name Goolo. For the veterans among your Goolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolo lifespan?

Average Goolo life expectancy in 1966 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolo 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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