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Geoghegen Family History

Geoghegen 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: Geoghegan, Geoghagan, Georgen, Geoghan, Goheen, George, Georger

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Where is the Geoghegen family from?

You can see how Geoghegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoghegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geoghegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Geoghegen families living in Oregon. This was about 58% of all the recorded Geoghegen's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Geoghegen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Geoghegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoghegen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Geoghegen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geoghegen. For the veterans among your Geoghegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoghegen lifespan?

Average Geoghegen life expectancy in 1971 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geoghegen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoghegen 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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