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Goen Family History

Goen Surname Meaning

German (also Göen and Gön): from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name beginning with the element gond ‘battle’.

Flemish: variant of Godin.

Irish: variant of Gowen.

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


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Where is the Goen family from?

You can see how Goen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Goen families living in Wiltshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goen's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Goen families in 1891.
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What did your Goen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goen. 35% of Goen men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Goen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goen were Foreman and Battery Filler.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Battery Filler
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goen 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 Goen. 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 Goen. For the veterans among your Goen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Goen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goen in 1961 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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