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Gogo Family History

Gogo Name 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: Logo, Gogol, Goto, Gago, Fogo, Goga, Goo, Gong, Guo, Loge

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Where is the Gogo family from?

You can see how Gogo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 32 Gogo families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gogo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gogo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gogo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chasseur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gogo. 53% of Gogo men worked as a Chasseur. .

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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

  • Chasseur
    53%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Fisherman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gogo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogo 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Gogo. 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 351 military records available for the last name Gogo. For the veterans among your Gogo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gogo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gogo in 1965 was 59, and 40 in 2003.

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