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Gog Family History

Gog 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: Gong, Goy, Rog, Go, Goga, Gow, Goh, Goe, Goo, Song

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Where is the Gog family from?

You can see how Gog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gog family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gog family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gog's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gog families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gog 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 658 census records available for the last name Gog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gog 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Gog. 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 580 military records available for the last name Gog. For the veterans among your Gog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gog lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Gog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gog in 1987 was 73, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gog 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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