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Gohagen Family History

Gohagen 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: Hagen, Cohagan, Rehagen, Gagen, Goergen, Gahagan, Goheen, Mohan

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Where is the Gohagen family from?

You can see how Gohagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohagen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gohagen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gohagen family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gohagen's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Gohagen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohagen 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 257 census records available for the last name Gohagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohagen 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 Gohagen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gohagen. For the veterans among your Gohagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohagen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gohagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gohagen in 1968 was 66, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohagen 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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