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Goaby Family History

Goaby Surname 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: Godby, Gaby, Gorby, Gray, Gay, Geary, Goody, Goy, Gnagy, Mosby

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Where is the Goaby family from?

You can see how Goaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goaby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Goaby families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goaby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Goaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Goaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goaby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goaby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Goaby. For the veterans among your Goaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goaby lifespan?

Average Goaby life expectancy in 1973 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goaby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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