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Gogolin Name Meaning

Polish and German (of Polish origin): nickname derived from Polish gogoł ‘wild duck mallard’ (see Gogol ) or a topographic name derived from Polish gogoła ‘wild apple tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Gogol, Gogola, Gollin, Roeglin, Gosling, Moulin, Molin, Norlin

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Where is the Gogolin family from?

You can see how Gogolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogolin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogolin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Gogolin families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogolin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gogolin families in 1911.
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What did your Gogolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogolin. 31% of Gogolin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gogolin women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Moulder
    16%
  • Plasterer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Gogolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogolin 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Gogolin. 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 324 military records available for the last name Gogolin. For the veterans among your Gogolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogolin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gogolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gogolin in 1954 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

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