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Gopan Family History

Gopan 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: Goman, Govan, Gowan, Gopal, Gogan, Golan, Goan, Pan, Guan, Mohan

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Where is the Gopan family from?

You can see how Gopan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gopan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gopan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gopan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gopan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gopan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gopan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gopan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gopan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gopan. For the veterans among your Gopan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gopan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gopan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gopan in 1966 was 47, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gopan 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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