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Goeweye Family History

Goeweye 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: Goewey, Goedeke, Gower, Loewe, Dewey, Newey, Goede, Hoezee, Gosney

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Where is the Goeweye family from?

You can see how Goeweye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goeweye family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Goeweye family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goeweye's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goeweye families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Goeweye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goeweye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Goeweye. 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 Goeweye. For the veterans among your Goeweye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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