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Goig Family History

Goig 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: Gong, Going, Doig, Roig, Goin, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Hong

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Where is the Goig family from?

You can see how Goig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goig family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Goig families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Goig families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Goig's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Goig families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Goig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goig 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Goig. 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 military records available for the last name Goig. For the veterans among your Goig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goig lifespan?

Average Goig life expectancy in 1966 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goig 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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