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Goolrick Family History

Goolrick 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: Goodrick, Goodrich, Golick, Gollnick, Goldrick, Woodrick, Garlick

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Where is the Goolrick family from?

You can see how Goolrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goolrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Goolrick families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goolrick's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Goolrick families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Goolrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolrick 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Goolrick. 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 175 military records available for the last name Goolrick. For the veterans among your Goolrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolrick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Goolrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goolrick in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goolrick 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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