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Goboy Family History

Goboy 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: Godoy, Goody, Goy, Gilboy, Good, Dobry, Dobos, Gogol, Gobel, Gorny

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Where is the Goboy family from?

You can see how Goboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goboy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goboy family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goboy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goboy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goboy 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 33 census records available for the last name Goboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goboy 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 Goboy. 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 Goboy. For the veterans among your Goboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goboy lifespan?

Average Goboy life expectancy in 2002 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goboy 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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