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Goyens Family History

Goyens 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: Goens, Boyens, Goyen, Gowens, Ovens, Goyer, Oyen, Goren, Moyers

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Where is the Goyens family from?

You can see how Goyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goyens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Goyens families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goyens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goyens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goyens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goyens. 100% of Goyens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goyens women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Goyens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Goyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Goyens. 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 38 military records available for the last name Goyens. For the veterans among your Goyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Goyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Goyens in 1964 was 78, and 47 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyens 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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