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Gookin Family History

Gookin Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Guagáin (see McGuigan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gookin family from?

You can see how Gookin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gookin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gookin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gookin families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gookin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gookin families in 1891.
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What did your Gookin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gookin. 15% of Gookin men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Gookin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gookin were Clerk and 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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gookin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gookin 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Gookin. 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 771 military records available for the last name Gookin. For the veterans among your Gookin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gookin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gookin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gookin in 1947 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gookin 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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