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Goelet Family History

Goelet 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: Goulet, Golec, Goewey, Gole, Mollet, Goede, Goller, Goelz, Godley

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Where is the Goelet family from?

You can see how Goelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goelet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Goelet families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goelet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goelet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goelet 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 Goelet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goelet. 100% of Goelet men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Goelet women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Goelet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Goelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelet 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Goelet. 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 75 military records available for the last name Goelet. For the veterans among your Goelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Goelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Goelet in 1961 was 53, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goelet 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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