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Gogo Family History

Gogo 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: Logo, Gogol, Goto, Gago, Fogo, Goga, Goo, Gong, Guo, Loge

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Where is the Gogo family from?

You can see how Gogo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Gogo families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gogo's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gogo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogo 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 Gogo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogo. 34% of Gogo men worked as a Laborer and 65% of Gogo women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gogo were Miner and Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • None
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    65%
  • Laundress
    22%
  • Servant
    15%

What Gogo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gogo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogo 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Gogo. 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 351 military records available for the last name Gogo. For the veterans among your Gogo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gogo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gogo in 1965 was 59, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogo 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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