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Goyton Family History

Goyton 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: Gayton, Gorton, Guyton, Gordon, Royston, Orton, Payton, Holton

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Where is the Goyton family from?

You can see how Goyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goyton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goyton family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Goyton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyton 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 Goyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goyton. 100% of Goyton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goyton women worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Goyton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Goyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyton 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goyton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Goyton. For the veterans among your Goyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Goyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Goyton in 1966 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyton 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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