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Goulas Family History

Goulas Surname Meaning

Greek:: nickname from the vocabulary word goula from Latin gula ‘gullet’ denoting someone gluttonous.

from Goulas a pet form of the personal name Geōrgios (see George).

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


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Where is the Goulas family from?

You can see how Goulas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goulas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Goulas families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goulas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goulas families in 1891.
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What did your Goulas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goulas. 28% of Goulas men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Goulas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Goulas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulas 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Goulas. 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 261 military records available for the last name Goulas. For the veterans among your Goulas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goulas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Goulas in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulas 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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