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Goydon Family History

Goydon 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: Gordon, London, Gayton, Condon, Goodson, Cordon, Gaymon, Rondon

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Where is the Goydon family from?

You can see how Goydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goydon families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Goydon family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goydon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Goydon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Goydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goydon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Goydon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Goydon. For the veterans among your Goydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goydon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Goydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goydon in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goydon 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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