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Gehagan Family History

Gehagan 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: Hagan, Cohagan, Mehegan, Rehagen, Beagan, O'hagan, Henagan, Reagan

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Where is the Gehagan family from?

You can see how Gehagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehagan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gehagan families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gehagan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gehagan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gehagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehagan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gehagan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gehagan. For the veterans among your Gehagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehagan lifespan?

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