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Goosney Family History

Goosney 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: Gosney, Looney, Goodley, Gorney, Rooney, Growney, Cooney, Goossen

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Where is the Goosney family from?

You can see how Goosney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goosney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Goosney family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Goosney's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Goosney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goosney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Goosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosney 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Goosney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goosney. For the veterans among your Goosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Goosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goosney in 1974 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goosney 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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