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Goirn Family History

Goirn 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: Goin, Horn, Korn, Corn, Gohr, Gore, Gort, Zorn, Going, Kirn

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Where is the Goirn family from?

You can see how Goirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goirn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goirn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Goirn family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Goirn's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Goirn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goirn 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 85 census records available for the last name Goirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goirn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Goirn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Goirn. For the veterans among your Goirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goirn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Goirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goirn in 1969 was 68, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goirn 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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