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Goyne Family History

Goyne Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall of Norman origin): variant of Guyan, a habitational name for someone from Guyenne in Aquitaine, France.

Welsh and English: from a Welsh variant of the Middle English personal name Gawayne, itself of Celtic origin.

See Gavin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goyne family from?

You can see how Goyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Goyne families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goyne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Goyne families in 1891.
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What did your Goyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goyne. 100% of Goyne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goyne 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyne 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Goyne. 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 493 military records available for the last name Goyne. For the veterans among your Goyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Goyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goyne in 1958 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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