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Goans Family History

Goans Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Gans or Ganz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goans family from?

You can see how Goans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Goans families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Goans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goans families in 1891.
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What did your Goans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goans. 100% of Goans 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goans 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Goans. 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 567 military records available for the last name Goans. For the veterans among your Goans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goans lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goans in 1961 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goans 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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