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Goo Family History

Goo Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Ku Chinese: variant of Gu. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 吳 and 伍 see Wu 1 and

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


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Where is the Goo family from?

You can see how Goo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Goo families living in British Columbia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Goo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Goo families in 1911.
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What did your Goo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goo. 50% of Goo men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Goo. 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 Goo. For the veterans among your Goo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Goo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goo in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goo 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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