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Goh Family History

Goh Surname Meaning

Chinese: Teochew Hokkien or Hainanese form of the surname 吴 see Wu. This pronunciation is found in eastern Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan, and Hainan, from where some people migrated to Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Variant Romanization of the surname 伍, possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien or Taiwanese pronunciation see Wu.

Variant Romanization of the surname 高, possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Gao.

Variant Romanization of the surname 葛 see Ge.

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


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You can see how Goh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goh families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Goh families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Goh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goh families in 1911.
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What did your Goh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goh. 100% of Goh men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Goh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goh. 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 155 military records available for the last name Goh. For the veterans among your Goh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Goh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goh in 1982 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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