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Goovin Family History

Goovin 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: Goodin, Gookin, Gavin, Galvin, Potvin, Doolin, Glavin, Govan, Golin

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Where is the Goovin family from?

You can see how Goovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goovin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goovin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Goovin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Goovin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goovin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Goovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goovin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Goovin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goovin. For the veterans among your Goovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goovin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Goovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goovin in 1975 was 63, and 60 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goovin 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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