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Goyeau Family History

Goyeau 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: Gonyeau, Goyer, Goya, Godeaux, Goudeau, Groleau, Comeau, Gereau

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Where is the Goyeau family from?

You can see how Goyeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goyeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Goyeau families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyeau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goyeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyeau 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 Goyeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goyeau. 50% of Goyeau men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Goyeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Goyeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyeau 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Goyeau. 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 68 military records available for the last name Goyeau. For the veterans among your Goyeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyeau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goyeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Goyeau in 1964 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyeau 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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