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Goto Family History

Goto Surname Meaning

Japanese (Gotō): written 後藤 ‘later wisteria’. It is indicating descendants of the Fujiwara clan through various branches.

It occurs chiefly along the southeastern seaboard of Japan and in the Ryūkyū Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Goto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goto families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goto's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Goto families in 1891.
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What did your Goto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goto. 33% of Goto men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Goto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goto were Proprietor and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Goto. For the veterans among your Goto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Goto in 1961 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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