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Goant Family History

Goant 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: Gant, Grant, Ghant, Goans, Goan, Gong, Guan, Morant, Kant, Gan

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Where is the Goant family from?

You can see how Goant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Goant families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goant's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Goant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goant 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 82 census records available for the last name Goant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goant 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goant. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goant. For the veterans among your Goant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goant 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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