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Goulait Family History

Goulait 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: Goulart, Goulet, Goulas, Goularte, Gouldin, Boulais, Gault, Douthit

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Where is the Goulait family from?

You can see how Goulait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulait family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goulait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goulait families living in Michigan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goulait's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goulait families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulait surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goulait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goulait. 50% of Goulait men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Goulait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulait 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Goulait. 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 39 military records available for the last name Goulait. For the veterans among your Goulait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulait lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goulait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goulait in 1964 was 68, and 49 in 2004.

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