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Goyt Family History

Goyt 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, Gort, Goya, Gott, Hoyt, Foyt, Boyt, Gong, Ott, Cott

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Where is the Goyt family from?

You can see how Goyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Goyt families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyt's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Goyt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyt 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 Goyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goyt. 100% of Goyt men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Goyt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Goyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goyt. 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 83 military records available for the last name Goyt. For the veterans among your Goyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Goyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goyt in 1968 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyt 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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