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Goary Family History

Goary 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: Geary, Goar, Gory, Gary, Goard, Gorry, Gray, Gay, Goody, Goy

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Where is the Goary family from?

You can see how Goary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goary families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Goary family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goary's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Goary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goary 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 143 census records available for the last name Goary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goary 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Goary. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goary. For the veterans among your Goary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goary lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Goary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goary in 1992 was 87, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goary 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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