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Goosens Family History

Goosens 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: Goosen, Goossens, Gresens, Lootens, Goossen, Goens, Gooden, Googins

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Where is the Goosens family from?

You can see how Goosens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goosens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Goosens families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goosens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goosens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goosens 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 Goosens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goosens. 50% of Goosens men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Goosens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Goosens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosens 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Goosens. 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 43 military records available for the last name Goosens. For the veterans among your Goosens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Goosens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goosens in 1964 was 70, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goosens 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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