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Goulian Family History

Goulian 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: Julian, Golin, Gillian, Golia, Poulin, Gurian, Goslin, Moulin

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Where is the Goulian family from?

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

What did your Goulian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaning was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goulian. 100% of Goulian men worked as a Cleaning.

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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

  • Cleaning
    100%

What Goulian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Goulian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulian 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Goulian. 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 Goulian. For the veterans among your Goulian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Goulian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goulian in 1967 was 65, and 69 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulian 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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