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Goewey Family History

Goewey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Goewie originally Flemish Gouwy which may be a variant of Degouy a habitational name for someone from any of several minor places in northern France named Gouy.

From the Old French personal name Gauvain.

From an ancient Germanic personal name a compound of god got ‘god’ + hari heri ‘army’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goewey family from?

You can see how Goewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goewey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Goewey families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Goewey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goewey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goewey 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 Goewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goewey. 40% of Goewey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Goewey women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goewey were Machinist and Packer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Home
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goewey 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Goewey. 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 769 military records available for the last name Goewey. For the veterans among your Goewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goewey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Goewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goewey in 1954 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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