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Goghlan Family History

Goghlan 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: Coghlan, Gohman, Gogola, Gogan, Gogolin, Golan, Coughlan, Geoghan

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Where is the Goghlan family from?

You can see how Goghlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goghlan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Goghlan families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Goghlan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Goghlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goghlan 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 Goghlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist Amp Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goghlan. 100% of Goghlan women worked as a Typist Amp Stenographer.

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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

  • Typist Amp Stenographer
    100%

What Goghlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Goghlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goghlan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Goghlan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Goghlan. For the veterans among your Goghlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goghlan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Goghlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Goghlan in 1972 was 88, and 100 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goghlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goghlan 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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