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Gohen Family History

Gohen 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: Goren, Cohen, Goshen, Bohen, Goen, Goben, Gowen, Gohn, Kohen, Goyen

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Where is the Gohen family from?

You can see how Gohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gohen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Gohen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gohen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gohen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohen 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 Gohen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gohen. 29% of Gohen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gohen women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gohen were Owner and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Gohen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohen 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Gohen. 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 127 military records available for the last name Gohen. For the veterans among your Gohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Gohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gohen in 1964 was 89, and 66 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gohen 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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