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Goaman Family History

Goaman Surname Meaning

see Gommon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goaman family from?

You can see how Goaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goaman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Goaman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Goaman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Goaman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Goaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goaman 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 Goaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goaman. 100% of Goaman men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Goaman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Milliner (retired)
    12%

What Goaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Goaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goaman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Goaman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Goaman. For the veterans among your Goaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goaman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Goaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goaman in 1972 was 72, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goaman 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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