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Gogh Family History

Gogh 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: Goch, Bogh, Goth, Gough, Goga, Goh, Gong, Loge, Gold, Oh

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Where is the Gogh family from?

You can see how Gogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gogh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gogh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogh 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 176 census records available for the last name Gogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogh 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Gogh. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gogh. For the veterans among your Gogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogh lifespan?

Average Gogh life expectancy in 1991 was 83 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 Gogh 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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