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Goena Family History

Goena 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: Goen, Goens, Gong, Geng, Goda, Glen, Gren, Goeman, Hoen, Moen

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Where is the Goena family from?

You can see how Goena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goena family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goena family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Goena's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Goena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goena 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 119 census records available for the last name Goena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goena 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 Goena. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goena. For the veterans among your Goena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goena lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Goena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goena in 1979 was 63, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goena 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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