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Goynton Family History

Goynton 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: Boynton, Royston, Gayton, Pointon, Ponton, Gunton, Gorton, Guyton

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Where is the Goynton family from?

You can see how Goynton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goynton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goynton family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goynton's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Goynton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goynton 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 Goynton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goynton. 100% of Goynton 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%

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Goynton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goynton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Goynton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goynton. For the veterans among your Goynton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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