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Goenour Family History

Goenour 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: Gochenour, Goenner, Cohenour, Gochnour, Obenour, Honour, Genova

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Where is the Goenour family from?

You can see how Goenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goenour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goenour families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Goenour family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goenour's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Goenour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goenour 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 103 census records available for the last name Goenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goenour 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goenour. 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 Goenour. For the veterans among your Goenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goenour lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Goenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goenour in 1973 was 90, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goenour 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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