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Gohegan Family History

Gohegan 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: Goeman, Goleman, Gohman, Cohagan, Gogan, Geoghegan, Donegan, Mehegan

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Where is the Gohegan family from?

You can see how Gohegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohegan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gohegan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohegan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gohegan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Gohegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohegan 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 Gohegan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gohegan. For the veterans among your Gohegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohegan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Gohegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gohegan in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohegan 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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