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Goare Family History

Goare 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: Gore, Goar, Goard, Hoare, Oare, Gale, Moore, Dore, Hare, Clare

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Where is the Goare family from?

You can see how Goare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goare family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Goare families living in Angus. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goare's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goare families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goare. 42% of Goare 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Goare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Goare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goare 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Goare. 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 319 military records available for the last name Goare. For the veterans among your Goare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Goare in 1963 was 74, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goare 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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