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Goheen Family History

Goheen Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Goheen family from?

You can see how Goheen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goheen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goheen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 51 Goheen families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Goheen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goheen families in 1911.
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What did your Goheen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goheen. 22% of Goheen men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Goheen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goheen were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Goheen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goheen 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Goheen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Goheen. For the veterans among your Goheen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goheen lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Goheen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goheen in 1949 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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