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Goger Family History

Goger 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: Gower, Roger, Goyer, Hoger, Gager, Gomer, Boger, Gover, Moger, Koger

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Where is the Goger family from?

You can see how Goger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Goger families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Goger's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Goger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goger 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 Goger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goger. 32% of Goger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Goger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goger were Truck Driver and Folder.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Folder
    25%

What Goger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goger 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Goger. 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 434 military records available for the last name Goger. For the veterans among your Goger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goger in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goger 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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