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Goolnick Family History

Goolnick Name 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: Gollnick, Rolnick, Golick, Goodrick, Gornick, Skolnick, Scolnick

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Where is the Goolnick family from?

You can see how Goolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goolnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goolnick family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goolnick's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Goolnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goolnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goolnick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goolnick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Goolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goolnick 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goolnick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Goolnick. For the veterans among your Goolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goolnick lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Goolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goolnick in 1973 was 80, and 99 in 2002.

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