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Goozey Family History

Goozey 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: Gooley, Pooley, Boozer, Goody, Hooley, Goewey, Looney, Gosney, Cooley

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Where is the Goozey family from?

You can see how Goozey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goozey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goozey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Goozey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goozey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goozey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goozey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goozey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goozey. 100% of Goozey men worked as an Iron Worker. .

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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

  • Iron Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Goozey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goozey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goozey. 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 54 military records available for the last name Goozey. For the veterans among your Goozey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goozey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Goozey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goozey in 1960 was 47, and 80 in 1999.

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