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Goar Family History

Goar Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): possibly a nickname from Old Norse gor ‘filth’. Scottish: alternatively a variant of Gore.

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


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Where is the Goar family from?

You can see how Goar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Goar families living in Glamorgan. This was about 46% of all the recorded Goar's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Goar families in 1891.
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What did your Goar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goar. 100% of Goar 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Goar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goar 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Goar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goar. For the veterans among your Goar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Goar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goar in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goar 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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