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Goggard Family History

Goggard 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: Hoggard, Goddard, Haggard, Bongard, Gossard, Gothard, Bogard, Sogard

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Where is the Goggard family from?

You can see how Goggard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goggard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Goggard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Goggard families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goggard's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Goggard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goggard 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 50 census records available for the last name Goggard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goggard 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Goggard. 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 6 military records available for the last name Goggard. For the veterans among your Goggard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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