Origins of the Goostrey surname
About the Goostreys
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Interesting facts about Goostrey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Goostrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Goostreys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Goostreys.
What are the most common Goostrey first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Goostreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goostreys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
Cotton Winder
4
Felt Hat Trimmer
4
Power Loom Weaver (Cotton)
4
Charwoman
3
Common male occupations for Goostreys in 1921
Vintner
9
Farmer
6
Attorney
5
Carter
5
Farm Labourer
5
