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Gohn Name Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Johann (see John ).

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


Similar surnames: John, Gahn, Hohn, Rohn, Mohn, Goen, Dohn, Hahn, Kohn, Sohn

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Where is the Gohn family from?

You can see how Gohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gohn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Gohn families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gohn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gohn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gohn. 100% of Gohn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohn 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Gohn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Gohn. For the veterans among your Gohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gohn in 1943 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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