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Goyden Family History

Goyden 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: Gayden, Golden, Gooden, Godden, Boyden, Goeden, Goyen, Gorden, Gordon

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Where is the Goyden family from?

You can see how Goyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goyden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Goyden families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Goyden's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Goyden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goyden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goyden. 100% of Goyden men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Goyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goyden 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Goyden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goyden. For the veterans among your Goyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goyden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Goyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Goyden in 1970 was 83, and 83 in 1995.

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