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Goostree Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Cheshire called Goostrey from Old English gorst-trēow ‘gorse-tree’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Gloster, Hoster, Loose, Gersten, Poster, Ostrem, Rountree, Kooser

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Where is the Goostree family from?

You can see how Goostree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goostree family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goostree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Goostree families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Goostree's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Goostree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goostree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goostree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goostree. 84% of Goostree men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goostree women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goostree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goostree 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Goostree. 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 526 military records available for the last name Goostree. For the veterans among your Goostree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goostree lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Goostree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goostree in 1958 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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