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Goulsby Family History

Goulsby 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: Soulsby, Goolsby, Gulsby, Goldsby, Bowlsby, Maulsby, Goosby, Gulley

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Where is the Goulsby family from?

You can see how Goulsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulsby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goulsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Goulsby families living in Alabama. This was about 26% of all the recorded Goulsby's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Goulsby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goulsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goulsby. 50% of Goulsby men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Goulsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Goulsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulsby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Goulsby. 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 92 military records available for the last name Goulsby. For the veterans among your Goulsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulsby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Goulsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Goulsby in 1969 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulsby 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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