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Goa Family History

Goa 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, Goda, Goya, Gola, Go, Gora, Goar, Joa, Noa, Goad

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Where is the Goa family from?

You can see how Goa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Goa families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goa 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 Goa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goa. 100% of Goa men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Goa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Goa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goa 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Goa. 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 85 military records available for the last name Goa. For the veterans among your Goa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goa in 1966 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goa 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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