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Goiner Family History

Goiner 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: Joiner, Griner, Coiner, Goines, Gainer, Gower, Garner, Horner, Corner

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Where is the Goiner family from?

You can see how Goiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Goiner families living in South Carolina. This was about 53% of all the recorded Goiner's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Goiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goiner 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 Goiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goiner. 100% of Goiner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Goiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Goiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goiner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goiner. 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 30 military records available for the last name Goiner. For the veterans among your Goiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goiner lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Goiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goiner in 1984 was 83, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goiner 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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