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Gokan Family History

Gokan 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: Goman, Govan, Gowan, Gogan, Golan, Goan, Guan, Kan, Mohan, Gorman

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Where is the Gokan family from?

You can see how Gokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gokan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gokan family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gokan's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Gokan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gokan 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 57 census records available for the last name Gokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gokan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gokan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gokan. For the veterans among your Gokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gokan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gokan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gokan in 1974 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gokan 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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