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Goj Family History

Goj 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, Go, Gaj, Gow, Goh, Goe, Goo, Son, Ko, Gong

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Where is the Goj family from?

You can see how Goj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goj family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Goj's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goj ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Goj ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Goj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goj 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Goj. 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 49 military records available for the last name Goj. For the veterans among your Goj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goj lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Goj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goj in 1984 was 88, and 80 in 2001.

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