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Goey Family History

Goey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goy, Hoey, Goes, Gory, Goel, Goen, Coey, Gorey, Goeb, Grey

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Where is the Goey family from?

You can see how Goey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Goey family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Goey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goey 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 Goey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goey. 60% of Goey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Goey women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Goey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goey 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Goey. 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 148 military records available for the last name Goey. For the veterans among your Goey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Goey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goey in 1970 was 65, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goey 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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