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Goas Family History

Goas Surname 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: Glas, Goar, Goos, Goss, Goes, Boas, Gras, Oas, Goad, Goans

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Where is the Goas family from?

You can see how Goas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Goas families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Goas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goas. 36% of Goas men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Goas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Goas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goas 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Goas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 377 military records available for the last name Goas. For the veterans among your Goas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Goas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goas in 1958 was 59, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goas 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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