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Goegan Family History

Goegan 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: Goeman, Gogan, Organ, Gorman, Cogan, Logan, Morgan, Grogan, Wogan

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Where is the Goegan family from?

You can see how Goegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goegan families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Goegan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Goegan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Goegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goegan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Goegan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goegan. For the veterans among your Goegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goegan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Goegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goegan in 1973 was 73, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goegan 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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