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Goytan Family History

Goytan 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: Gaytan, Gorman, Gayton, Goeman, Gayman, Goya, Goman, Govan, Gowan

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Where is the Goytan family from?

You can see how Goytan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goytan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goytan family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Goytan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Goytan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goytan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goytan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Goytan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goytan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Goytan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Goytan. For the veterans among your Goytan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goytan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Goytan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goytan in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2000.

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