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Gogley Family History

Gogley 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: Godley, Gooley, Gorley, Cogley, Goley, Pooley, Cowley, Gulley, Galley

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Where is the Gogley family from?

You can see how Gogley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gogley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gogley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gogley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gogley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogley. 100% of Gogley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gogley women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gogley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Gogley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogley 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gogley. 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 81 military records available for the last name Gogley. For the veterans among your Gogley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Gogley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gogley in 1957 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogley 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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