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Goitia Name Meaning

Basque: topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with goiti ‘above’ + the definite article -a hence ‘at the top’. Compare Goytia .

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


Similar surnames: Gioia, Golia, Gonia, Gotti, Poitra, Avitia, Goglia, Goveia, Gotta

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Where is the Goitia family from?

You can see how Goitia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goitia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Goitia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Goitia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Goitia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Goitia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goitia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goitia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Domstica were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goitia. 34% of Goitia men worked as a Jornalero and 75% of Goitia women worked as a Domstica. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goitia were Jornalero and Domstica. .

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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

  • Jornalero
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Agricultor
    20%
  • Jornalero
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domstica
    75%
  • Domstica
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goitia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goitia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goitia. 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 157 military records available for the last name Goitia. For the veterans among your Goitia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goitia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Goitia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goitia in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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