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Goe Family History

Goe Name Meaning

Korean: variant of Ko 8. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 高 see Gao

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


Similar surnames: Roe, Goo, Joe, Yoe, Goh, Ge, Goy, Goeb, Gloe, Igoe

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Where is the Goe family from?

You can see how Goe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Goe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Goe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Goe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Goe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goe. 35% of Goe men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Goe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goe were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Goe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goe 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Goe. 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 Goe. For the veterans among your Goe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Goe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goe in 1956 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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