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Gogard Family History

Gogard 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: Bogard, Sogard, Godard, Goard, Goward, Hogard, Goddard, Howard, Agard

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Where is the Gogard family from?

You can see how Gogard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gogard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gogard family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogard's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gogard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogard 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 Gogard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gogard. 100% of Gogard women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Gogard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gogard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gogard. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gogard. For the veterans among your Gogard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogard lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Gogard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gogard in 1978 was 83, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogard 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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