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Googan Family History

Googan Surname Meaning

from Mac Guagáin see McGoogan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Googan family from?

You can see how Googan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Googan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Googan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Googan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Googan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Googan families in 1851.
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What did your Googan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Googan. 100% of Googan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Googan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Googan 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Googan. 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 105 military records available for the last name Googan. For the veterans among your Googan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Googan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Googan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Googan in 1965 was 70, and 71 in 1976.

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