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Goone Family History

Goone 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: Boone, Grone, Noone, Goon, Goyne, Coone, Googe, Koone, Moone, Toone

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Where is the Goone family from?

You can see how Goone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Goone families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goone's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Goone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goone 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 Goone ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goone. 100% of Goone men worked as an Auto Mechanic. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Goone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goone 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Goone. 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 22 military records available for the last name Goone. For the veterans among your Goone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goone lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Goone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Goone in 1972 was 53, and 49 in 2001.

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