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Gogain Family History

Gogain 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: Gogan, Goggin, Cogan, Logan, Grogan, Wogan, Goman, Govan, Hogan

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Where is the Gogain family from?

You can see how Gogain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gogain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Gogain families living in New Brunswick. This was about 76% of all the recorded Gogain's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gogain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gogain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gogain. 100% of Gogain men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gogain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Gogain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogain 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gogain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gogain. For the veterans among your Gogain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gogain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gogain in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogain 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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