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Goguen Family History

Goguen Surname Meaning

Altered form of Breton Guéguen (see Gueguen). Compare Gogan.

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


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Where is the Goguen family from?

You can see how Goguen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goguen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goguen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 312 Goguen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 89% of all the recorded Goguen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Goguen families in 1911.
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What did your Goguen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goguen. 36% of Goguen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Goguen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goguen were Shipper and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Shipper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cloth Inspector
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Goguen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Goguen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goguen 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Goguen. 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 927 military records available for the last name Goguen. For the veterans among your Goguen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goguen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Goguen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Goguen in 1958 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goguen 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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