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Gogney Family History

Gogney 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: Gosney, Gorney, Torney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Goewey, Rodney

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Where is the Gogney family from?

You can see how Gogney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gogney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gogney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogney 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 128 census records available for the last name Gogney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogney 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gogney. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gogney. For the veterans among your Gogney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogney lifespan?

Average Gogney life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogney 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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