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Gooyer Family History

Gooyer 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: Goyer, Gooder, Gonyer, Cooper, Boozer, Gower, Looper, Goodyear

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Where is the Gooyer family from?

You can see how Gooyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gooyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gooyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gooyer families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gooyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gooyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gooyer 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 332 census records available for the last name Gooyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gooyer 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Gooyer. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gooyer. For the veterans among your Gooyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gooyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Gooyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gooyer in 1969 was 71, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gooyer 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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