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Go Family History

Go Name Meaning

Filipino: unexplained. Indonesian: unexplained. Japanese (Go): variously written; the most common form simply means ‘village’. The surname is found in eastern Japan and on Amami in the Ryukyu Islands. Chinese : variant of Wu 1. Chinese : variant of Wu 4.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ko, Mo, Lo, Ho, Bo, To, Goh, No, So, Gu

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Where is the Go family from?

You can see how Go families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Go family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Go families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Go families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Go's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Go families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Go 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 Go ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Go. 60% of Go women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Shorthand Typist
    20%
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What Go family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Go. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Go 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Go. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Go. For the veterans among your Go ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Go lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Go life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Go in 1959 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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