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Goynan Family History

Goynan 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: Goonan, Gorman, Goeman, Younan, Gayman, Goya, Glynn, Goman, Govan

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Where is the Goynan family from?

You can see how Goynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goynan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Goynan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Goynan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Goynan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goynan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Goynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goynan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goynan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Goynan. For the veterans among your Goynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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