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Goose Family History

Goose Name Meaning

English (mainly Norfolk): nickname from Middle English gos ‘goose’. See also Wildgoose .

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


Similar surnames: Gorse, Grose, Gosse, Goos, Gose, Loose, Doose, Hoose, Roose, Boose

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Where is the Goose family from?

You can see how Goose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goose families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Goose families living in Vermont. This was about 40% of all the recorded Goose's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Goose families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goose 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 Goose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goose. 13% of Goose men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Goose women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goose were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Goose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goose 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Goose. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goose. For the veterans among your Goose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goose lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Goose in 1966 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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