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Goyna Family History

Goyna 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: Goya, Goyne, Gong, Coyne, Goy, Goda, Goyer, Moya, Going, Glynn

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Where is the Goyna family from?

You can see how Goyna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goyna families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Goyna families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goyna's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Goyna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyna 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 Goyna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goyna. 100% of Goyna women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goyna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Goyna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyna 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Goyna. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goyna. For the veterans among your Goyna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyna lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyna

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