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Goan Family History

Goan Name Meaning

Irish (Tyrone): from Ó Gobhann or Mac an Ghobhainn ‘descendant (or son) of the smith’ (from gobha ‘smith’) see Gowan .

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


Similar surnames: Gogan, Moan, Gean, Goon, Gowan, Ghan, Coan, Roan, Goen, Doan

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Where is the Goan family from?

You can see how Goan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Goan families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Goan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goan 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 Goan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goan. 36% of Goan men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Goan women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goan were Shipping Clerk and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Librarian
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Goan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goan 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Goan. 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 737 military records available for the last name Goan. For the veterans among your Goan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goan in 1953 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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