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Goosen Family History

Goosen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Goossen. The surname Goosen is also established in South Africa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goosen family from?

You can see how Goosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goosen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Goosen families living in Flintshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Goosen's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Goosen families in 1891.
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What did your Goosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goosen. 31% of Goosen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Goosen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goosen were Farm Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosen 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Goosen. 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 365 military records available for the last name Goosen. For the veterans among your Goosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goosen in 1961 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goosen 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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