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Goings Family History

Goings Surname Meaning

Irish or English: variant of Going or Goins.In some cases possibly also an altered form of German Göing (see Going).

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


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Where is the Goings family from?

You can see how Goings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Goings families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goings's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Goings families in 1911.
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What did your Goings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goings. 100% of Goings men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Goings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goings 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Goings. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goings. For the veterans among your Goings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goings lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Goings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goings in 1945 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goings 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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