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Goulart Family History

Goulart Name Meaning

French (northern) and Portuguese (of French origin; mainly Azores and Brazil): nickname for a glutton derived from Old French goule ‘throat’ (from Latin gula). This surname is very rare in France. Compare Goularte and Gularte .

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


Similar surnames: Goulet, Poupart, Gourd, Pollard, Goulas, Collard, Gault, Gillard

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Where is the Goulart family from?

You can see how Goulart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goulart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Goulart family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goulart's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Goulart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goulart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goulart. 25% of Goulart men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Goulart women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goulart were Electrician and Stitcher. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cleaner
    11%
  • Stitcher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goulart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goulart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goulart. For the veterans among your Goulart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulart lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Goulart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Goulart in 1950 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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