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Googins Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Goggins .

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


Similar surnames: Goggins, Goggin, Goins, Goodin, Dooling, Hagins, Going, Riggins

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Where is the Googins family from?

You can see how Googins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Googins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Googins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Googins families living in Maine. This was about 65% of all the recorded Googins's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Googins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Googins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Googins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Googins. 22% of Googins men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Googins women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Googins were Carpenter and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Googins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Googins 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Googins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 431 military records available for the last name Googins. For the veterans among your Googins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Googins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Googins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Googins in 1955 was 38, and 39 in 2004.

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