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Goushay Family History

Goushay 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: Gosha, Forshay, Foshay, Gourlay, Worsham, Gaustad, Hoshaw, Bushey

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Where is the Goushay family from?

You can see how Goushay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goushay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goushay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goushay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goushay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goushay 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 11 census records available for the last name Goushay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goushay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goushay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goushay. For the veterans among your Goushay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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