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Goosby Family History

Goosby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Goolsby.

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


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Where is the Goosby family from?

You can see how Goosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goosby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Goosby families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Goosby's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Goosby families in 1911.
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What did your Goosby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goosby. 32% of Goosby men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Goosby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goosby were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    26%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laundress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosby 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Goosby. 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 938 military records available for the last name Goosby. For the veterans among your Goosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosby lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Goosby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goosby in 1951 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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