This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gohns family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gohns Family History

Gohns 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: Johns, Goens, Sohns, Goins, Gohn, Goans, John, Gong, Gohr, Hohn

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gohns family from?

You can see how Gohns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gohns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gohns families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gohns's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gohns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gohns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Gohns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohns census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gohns

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Gohns. 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.

View all Gohns immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Gohns. For the veterans among your Gohns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gohns military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gohns family history

Discover More

What is the average Gohns lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohns 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gohns

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gohns family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial