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Goiney Family History

Goiney 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: Gosney, Gorney, Gainey, Guiney, Goines, Torney, Dolney, Downey

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Where is the Goiney family from?

You can see how Goiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goiney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goiney family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Goiney's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Goiney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goiney 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 64 census records available for the last name Goiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goiney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Goiney. 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 8 military records available for the last name Goiney. For the veterans among your Goiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goiney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Goiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goiney in 1973 was 81, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goiney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goiney 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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