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Goho Family History

Goho 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: Gohr, Gohl, Goto, Gohn, Yoho, Geho, Goh, Goo, John, Gong

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Where is the Goho family from?

You can see how Goho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goho family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Goho families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goho's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goho families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goho 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 Goho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goho. 56% of Goho men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Musician
    23%

What Goho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goho 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Goho. 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 294 military records available for the last name Goho. For the veterans among your Goho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goho lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goho in 1966 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goho 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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