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Gogue Family History

Gogue Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Gouge. Chamorro (Guam): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Gogue family from?

You can see how Gogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogue family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogue families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Gogue family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogue's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gogue families in 1881.
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What did your Gogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogue. 49% of Gogue men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Gogue women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gogue were Farm Laborer and Winder.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Shipper
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    84%
  • Winder
    17%

What Gogue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogue 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Gogue. 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 466 military records available for the last name Gogue. For the veterans among your Gogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogue lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gogue in 1964 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogue 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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