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Geoghen Family History

Geoghen 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: Geoghan, Geoghegan, Goshen, Georgen, Goguen, Gergen, Gershen, Meighen

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Where is the Geoghen family from?

You can see how Geoghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoghen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geoghen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Geoghen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Geoghen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Geoghen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geoghen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Geoghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoghen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Geoghen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geoghen. For the veterans among your Geoghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoghen lifespan?

Average Geoghen life expectancy in 1969 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoghen 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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