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Goyena Family History

Goyena 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: Goyen, Goyer, Goya, Oyen, Goren, Godina, Morena, Doyen, Goen, Goens

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Where is the Goyena family from?

You can see how Goyena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goyena families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goyena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goyena families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Goyena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyena 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Goyena. 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 43 military records available for the last name Goyena. For the veterans among your Goyena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyena lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Goyena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goyena in 1965 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyena 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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