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Goyner Family History

Goyner 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: Goyer, Poyner, Coyner, Goyne, Goynes, Joyner, Gower, Coyne, Garner

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Where is the Goyner family from?

You can see how Goyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goyner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Goyner families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Goyner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyner 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 Goyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goyner. 100% of Goyner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goyner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Goyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Goyner. 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 18 military records available for the last name Goyner. For the veterans among your Goyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Goyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Goyner in 1974 was 95, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyner 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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