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Goelwin Family History

Goelwin 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: Golin, Goslin, Goodwin, Gelin, Gerwin, Gollin, Goldin, Gowin

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Where is the Goelwin family from?

You can see how Goelwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goelwin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Goelwin family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goelwin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Goelwin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Goelwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goelwin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goelwin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goelwin. For the veterans among your Goelwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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