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Goyen Family History

Goyen Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Goyne.

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


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Where is the Goyen family from?

You can see how Goyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goyen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Goyen families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Goyen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goyen families in 1911.
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What did your Goyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goyen. 25% of Goyen men worked as a Handyman and 50% of Goyen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goyen were Laborer and School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Handyman
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Goyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyen 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Goyen. 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 281 military records available for the last name Goyen. For the veterans among your Goyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Goyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goyen in 1964 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goyen 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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