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Goana Family History

Goana 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: Grana, Goans, Goan, Gong, Guan, Rana, Dana, Gant, Grant, Gan

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Where is the Goana family from?

You can see how Goana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goana family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Goana family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goana's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Goana families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goana 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 Goana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goana. 100% of Goana 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
    100%

What Goana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Goana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goana 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Goana. 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 3 military records available for the last name Goana. For the veterans among your Goana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goana lifespan?

Average Goana life expectancy in 1992 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goana 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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