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Goyak Family History

Goyak 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: Goya, Woyak, Gorak, Goyal, Kozak, Goy, Oak, Goda, Dolak, Goyer

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Where is the Goyak family from?

You can see how Goyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Goyak families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Goyak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Goyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goyak. 67% of Goyak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%
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What Goyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Goyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Goyak. 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 67 military records available for the last name Goyak. For the veterans among your Goyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Goyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goyak in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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