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Goias Family History

Goias 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: Golias, Goins, Golas, Jonas, Gioia, Elias, Goda, Kotas, Lois, Going

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Where is the Goias family from?

You can see how Goias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goias family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goias families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Goias family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goias's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goias families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goias 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 49 census records available for the last name Goias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goias 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Goias. 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 12 military records available for the last name Goias. For the veterans among your Goias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Goias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goias in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goias 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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