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Goatson Family History

Goatson 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: Gatson, Goodson, Gratton, Gladson, Glasson, Gorton, Garson, Gatton

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Where is the Goatson family from?

You can see how Goatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goatson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Goatson families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Goatson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Goatson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goatson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goatson. 100% of Goatson 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goatson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Goatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goatson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goatson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Goatson. For the veterans among your Goatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goatson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Goatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Goatson in 1977 was 89, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goatson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goatson 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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