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Goemaat Family History

Goemaat 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: Goeman, Gorman, Great, Goman, Goleman, Gohman, Gemar, Goedert

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Where is the Goemaat family from?

You can see how Goemaat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goemaat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goemaat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Goemaat families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Goemaat's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Goemaat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goemaat 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 Goemaat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goemaat. 50% of Goemaat men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goemaat women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Goemaat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Goemaat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goemaat 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Goemaat. 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 54 military records available for the last name Goemaat. For the veterans among your Goemaat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goemaat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goemaat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goemaat in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goemaat 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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