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Goyal Name Meaning

Indian: variant of Goel .

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


Similar surnames: Doyal, Goya, Gopal, Royal, Loyal, Noya, Rohal, Gural, Roybal, Loyall

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Where is the Goyal family from?

You can see how Goyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goyal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Goyal families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goyal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goyal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goyal. 100% of Goyal men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Goyal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyal 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Goyal. 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 5 military records available for the last name Goyal. For the veterans among your Goyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Goyal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Goyal in 1980 was 44, and 56 in 2003.

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