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Goelling Family History

Goelling 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: Doelling, Koelling, Gelling, Stelling, Bolling, Helling, Goodling

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Where is the Goelling family from?

You can see how Goelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goelling family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goelling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goelling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goelling 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 66 census records available for the last name Goelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelling 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Goelling. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goelling. For the veterans among your Goelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goelling lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Goelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goelling in 1975 was 86, and 100 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goelling 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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