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Goineau Family History

Goineau 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: Boileau, Goudeau, Mineau, Soileau, Pineau, Garneau, Gonyeau, Loiseau

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Where is the Goineau family from?

You can see how Goineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goineau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goineau family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Goineau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goineau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goineau 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 Goineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goineau. 100% of Goineau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Goineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Goineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goineau 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Goineau. 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 29 military records available for the last name Goineau. For the veterans among your Goineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goineau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Goineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Goineau in 1962 was 78, and 55 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goineau 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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