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Goe Family History

Goe Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Ko 8. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 高 see Gao

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


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Where is the Goe family from?

You can see how Goe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Goe families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Goe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goe families in 1891.
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What did your Goe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goe. 100% of Goe 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Goe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goe 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Goe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goe. For the veterans among your Goe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goe in 1956 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goe 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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