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Goossens Family History

Goossens Surname Meaning

Flemish Dutch and German (Westphalia): patronymic from the personal name Goos or its pet form Goossen.

As a Flemish surname, it is especially common in Belgium and is also found in France.

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


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Where is the Goossens family from?

You can see how Goossens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goossens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goossens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Goossens families living in Surrey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goossens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Goossens families in 1891.
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What did your Goossens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goossens. 100% of Goossens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goossens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goossens 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goossens. 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 415 military records available for the last name Goossens. For the veterans among your Goossens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goossens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goossens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goossens in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goossens 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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