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Goynes Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Goyne with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Joynes, Goyne, Goyen, Gaynes, Gorges, Goates, Mynes, Fones, Joines

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Where is the Goynes family from?

You can see how Goynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goynes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Goynes family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goynes's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Goynes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goynes. 49% of Goynes men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Goynes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goynes were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goynes 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Goynes. 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 822 military records available for the last name Goynes. For the veterans among your Goynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goynes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Goynes in 1962 was 66, and 60 in 2003.

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