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Goyk Family History

Goyk 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, Goya, Gong, Sok, Hook, Gold, Lock, Loy, York, Rock

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Where is the Goyk family from?

You can see how Goyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Goyk families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Goyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Goyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goyk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Goyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Goyk. 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 16 military records available for the last name Goyk. For the veterans among your Goyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Goyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Goyk in 1969 was 79, and 81 in 1975.

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