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Goosen Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Goossen . The surname Goosen is also established in South Africa.

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


Similar surnames: Goossen, Gossen, Boose, Goossens, Groen, Boisen, Goshen, Posen, Hoose

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Where is the Goosen family from?

You can see how Goosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goosen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Goosen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Goosen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Goosen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goosen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goosen. 100% of Goosen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goosen 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Goosen. 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 365 military records available for the last name Goosen. For the veterans among your Goosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goosen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goosen in 1961 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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