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Goza Family History

Goza Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Gosa, Gaza, Soha, Maza, Goy, Hora, Gohl, Loza, Guza, Roza

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Where is the Goza family from?

You can see how Goza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Goza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Goza families living in Mississippi. This was about 46% of all the recorded Goza's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Goza families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goza. 29% of Goza men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Goza women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goza were Farming and House Work. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • House Work
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Goza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goza 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Goza. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Goza. For the veterans among your Goza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goza lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Goza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goza in 1946 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

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