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Goanger Family History

Goanger 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: Ganger, Granger, Stanger, Gange, Gander, Ganter, Younger, Pranger

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Where is the Goanger family from?

You can see how Goanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goanger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goanger families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Goanger family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Goanger's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Goanger families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goanger 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 23 census records available for the last name Goanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goanger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goanger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goanger. For the veterans among your Goanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goanger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goanger 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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