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Goyert Family History

Goyert 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: Gobert, Goyer, Govert, Gower, Robert, Geyer, Gort, Guyer, Boyer

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Where is the Goyert family from?

You can see how Goyert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goyert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goyert families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Goyert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goyert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goyert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goyert. 100% of Goyert men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Goyert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyert 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Goyert. 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 51 military records available for the last name Goyert. For the veterans among your Goyert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goyert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goyert in 1962 was 86, and 66 in 2004.

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