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Gegen Family History

Gegen Surname 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: Regen, Degen, Geen, Gagen, Tegen, Gergen, Geren, Green, Hagen, Leven

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Where is the Gegen family from?

You can see how Gegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gegen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gegen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gegen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gegen 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 Gegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gegen. 50% of Gegen men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Gegen women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gegen were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Gegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegen 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gegen. 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 95,000 military records available for the last name Gegen. For the veterans among your Gegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gegen in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gegen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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