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Goenett Family History

Goenett 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: Genett, Garnett, Gurnett, Hodnett, Genest, Goedert, Guenette, Gannett

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Where is the Goenett family from?

You can see how Goenett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goenett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goenett families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Goenett family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Goenett's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Goenett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goenett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Goenett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goenett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goenett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goenett. For the veterans among your Goenett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goenett lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Goenett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goenett in 1994 was 40, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goenett 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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