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Goesel Family History

Goesel 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: Giesel, Goebel, Goeser, Boesel, Loesel, Roesel, Gesell, Gockel

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Where is the Goesel family from?

You can see how Goesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goesel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Goesel families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Goesel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goesel. 100% of Goesel 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Goesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goesel 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Goesel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Goesel. For the veterans among your Goesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goesel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Goesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goesel in 1956 was 54, and 93 in 2002.

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