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Goelen Family History

Goelen 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: Goeden, Goeken, Goplen, Golen, Green, Nolen, Golec, Goewey, Glen

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Where is the Goelen family from?

You can see how Goelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Goelen families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Goelen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Goelen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Goelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Goelen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goelen. For the veterans among your Goelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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