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Goesl Family History

Goesl 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: Goes, Goel, Goehl, Oest, Giesel, Gehl, Noel, Godel, Gorse, Goll

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Where is the Goesl family from?

You can see how Goesl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goesl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goesl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goesl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goesl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Goesl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goesl 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goesl. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goesl. For the veterans among your Goesl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goesl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Goesl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goesl in 1970 was 85, and 101 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goesl 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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