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Gogolen Family History

Gogolen 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: Gogolin, Gogol, Woolen, Gogola, Gooley, Goguen, Gooden, Goosen

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Where is the Gogolen family from?

You can see how Gogolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gogolen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogolen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gogolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogolen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gogolen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogolen. 100% of Gogolen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gogolen women worked as a Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Gogolen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gogolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogolen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gogolen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gogolen. For the veterans among your Gogolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gogolen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Gogolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gogolen in 1942 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogolen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogolen 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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