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Goyack Family History

Goyack 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: Boyack, Boback, Womack, Goya, Kopack, Kovack, Koback, Golick, Hosack

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Where is the Goyack family from?

You can see how Goyack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goyack families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyack's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goyack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyack 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 Goyack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goyack. 100% of Goyack men worked as a Molder.

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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

  • Molder
    100%

What Goyack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Goyack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyack 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goyack. 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 35 military records available for the last name Goyack. For the veterans among your Goyack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyack lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Goyack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goyack in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyack 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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