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Gogins Family History

Gogins Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Goggins. In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gogins family from?

You can see how Gogins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gogins families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gogins's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gogins families in 1891.
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What did your Gogins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogins. 75% of Gogins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gogins women worked as a Housework.

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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
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gogins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Gogins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogins 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gogins. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gogins. For the veterans among your Gogins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogins lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Gogins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gogins in 1954 was 38, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogins 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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