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Goatley Family History

Goatley Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire and Sussex): habitational name from Goatley in Northiam Sussex so named from Old English gāt ‘goat’.

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lēah ‘woodland clearing’.

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


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You can see how Goatley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goatley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goatley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Goatley family living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goatley's in Canada. Ontario and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Goatley families in 1911.
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What did your Goatley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goatley. 100% of Goatley men worked as a Carpenter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Goatley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goatley 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Goatley. 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 981 military records available for the last name Goatley. For the veterans among your Goatley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goatley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goatley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goatley in 1956 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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