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Goi Family History

Goi Name 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: Goy, Doi, Go, Loi, Gori, Gow, Goh, Goin, Ooi, Goe

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Where is the Goi family from?

You can see how Goi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Goi families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goi's in USA. California had the highest population of Goi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goi. 100% of Goi 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Goi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goi 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Goi. 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 80 military records available for the last name Goi. For the veterans among your Goi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Goi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Goi in 1976 was 62, and 73 in 1997.

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