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Goggin Name Meaning

Irish (Cork): from Mac Cogadháin see Coogan .

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


Similar surnames: Goggins, Coggin, Hoggan, Duggin, Gogan, Boggan, Googins, Coggins

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Where is the Goggin family from?

You can see how Goggin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goggin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goggin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Goggin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goggin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Goggin families in 1911.
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What did your Goggin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Goggin. 46% of Goggin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Goggin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goggin were Father Bay and Housekeeper. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    13%
  • Father Bay
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Goggin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goggin 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Goggin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Goggin. For the veterans among your Goggin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goggin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Goggin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Goggin in 1953 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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