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Goony Family History

Goony 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: Goody, Gorny, Goon, Gong, Boone, Noon, Goy, Moon, Good, Moody

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Where is the Goony family from?

You can see how Goony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goony family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Goony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goony family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Goony's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Goony families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goony 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 70 census records available for the last name Goony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goony 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Goony. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goony. For the veterans among your Goony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goony lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goony 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goony

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