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Goggan Family History

Goggan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Goggin.

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


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Where is the Goggan family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goggan. 100% of Goggan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goggan 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Goggan. 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 139 military records available for the last name Goggan. For the veterans among your Goggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goggan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Goggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goggan in 1962 was 52, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goggan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goggan 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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