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Gognat Family History

Gognat 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: Donat, Granat, Monat, Gogan, Gignac, Goonan, Gonet, Bognar, Goga

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Where is the Gognat family from?

You can see how Gognat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gognat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gognat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gognat families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gognat's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gognat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gognat 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 Gognat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gognat. 100% of Gognat men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gognat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gognat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gognat 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 Gognat. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gognat. For the veterans among your Gognat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gognat lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gognat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gognat in 1971 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gognat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gognat 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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