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Goyda Family History

Goyda 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: Goda, Goya, Golda, Gosda, Gonda, Gayda, Boyda, Gold, Boda, Goody

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Where is the Goyda family from?

You can see how Goyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goyda families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Goyda family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Goyda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyda 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 Goyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goyda. 67% of Goyda men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Goyda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Goyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyda 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Goyda. 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 91 military records available for the last name Goyda. For the veterans among your Goyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyda lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Goyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goyda in 1955 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyda 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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