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Gegon Family History

Gegon 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: Geron, Degon, Gagon, Heron, Leon, Gero, Rego, Lemon, Ligon, Gregor

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Where is the Gegon family from?

You can see how Gegon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gegon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gegon families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Gegon's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Gegon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Gegon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gegon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gegon. For the veterans among your Gegon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegon lifespan?

Average Gegon life expectancy in 1997 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gegon 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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