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Goymer Family History

Goymer Name Meaning

see Guymer .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Goyer, Gomer, Sommer, Homer, Gower, Dormer, Oyler, Comer, Holmer

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Where is the Goymer family from?

You can see how Goymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goymer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Goymer families living in Suffolk. This was about 28% of all the recorded Goymer's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Goymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goymer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lead Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goymer. 34% of Goymer men worked as a Lead Worker and 86% of Goymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goymer were Labourer L C C and Domestic Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lead Worker
    34%
  • Lead Mills Press Hand Heavy
    34%
  • Labourer L C C
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Goymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goymer 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Goymer. 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 189 military records available for the last name Goymer. For the veterans among your Goymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goymer lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Goymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goymer in 1988 was 84, and 92 in 1996.

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