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Goye Family History

Goye 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: Goy, Boye, Toye, Gore, Gole, Goyer, Goya, Oye, Moye, Hoye

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Where is the Goye family from?

You can see how Goye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goye family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Goye families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goye 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 222 census records available for the last name Goye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goye 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Goye. 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 23 military records available for the last name Goye. For the veterans among your Goye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goye lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Goye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Goye in 1964 was 60, and 48 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goye 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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