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Goosehorn Family History

Goosehorn 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: Goshorn, Goosen, Gollehon, Sehorn, Goodson, Gougeon, Goodhart

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Where is the Goosehorn family from?

You can see how Goosehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosehorn family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Goosehorn families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goosehorn's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Goosehorn families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Goosehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosehorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goosehorn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goosehorn. For the veterans among your Goosehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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