Goyen Family History

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Goyen Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): unexplained. Compare Goyne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gowen, Gobel, Dosen, Nolen, Toye, Goy, Coxen, Woten, Gorin, Oen

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Goyen Family Origin

Where is the Goyen family from?

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You can see how Goyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goyen families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Goyen families living in Cornwall. This was about 44% of all the recorded Goyen's in the UK. Cornwall had the highest population of Goyen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Goyen Family Occupations

What did your Goyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Farmer, Manager and Nurse were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Goyen. A less common occupation for the Goyen family was Pauper. The most common Goyen occupation in the UK was Farmer. 14% of Goyen's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    14%

  • Manager

    14%

  • Nurse

    14%

  • Pauper

    14%

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

Goyen Historical Records

What Goyen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 240 immigration records available for the last name Goyen. 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 Card

There are 281 military records available for the last name Goyen. For the veterans among your Goyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Goyen Life Expectancy

What is the average Goyen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Goyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goyen in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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