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Gohean Family History

Gohean 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: Gohman, Goheen, Mohan, Gorman, Gahan, Goeman, Goren, Goman, Govan

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Where is the Gohean family from?

You can see how Gohean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohean family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gohean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gohean family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohean's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gohean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohean 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 Gohean ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Gohean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Gohean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohean 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gohean. 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 Gohean. For the veterans among your Gohean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohean lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gohean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gohean in 1978 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohean 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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