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Goel Family History

Goel Name Meaning

Indian (northern states): Bania and Jain name based on the name of a clan in the Agarwal Bania community of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Gohl, Gole, Godel, Noel, Goy, Goos, Hoel, Gruel, Poel, Goen

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Where is the Goel family from?

You can see how Goel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Goel families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goel. 60% of Goel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goel women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goel were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Goel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goel 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Goel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Goel. For the veterans among your Goel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goel lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Goel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goel in 1984 was 38, and 79 in 2003.

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