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Goat Family History

Goat Name Meaning

see Goate .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Boat, Gort, Moat, Gott, Goar, Groat, Foat, Goad, Roat, Goan

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Where is the Goat family from?

You can see how Goat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Goat families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Goat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goat. 38% of Goat men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goat 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Goat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 778 military records available for the last name Goat. For the veterans among your Goat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Goat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Goat in 1965 was 72, and 61 in 2001.

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