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Goydan Family History

Goydan Name 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: Gordan, Gordon, Bogdan, Goodman, Jordan, Gorman, Goda, Goeman, Gayman

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Goydan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goydan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Goydan. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Goydan. For the veterans among your Goydan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goydan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Goydan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Goydan in 1972 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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