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Geoghagan Family History

Geoghagan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Geoghegan from Mag Eochagáin. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Geoghagan family from?

You can see how Geoghagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoghagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Geoghagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Geoghagan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Geoghagan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geoghagan families in 1911.
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What did your Geoghagan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geoghagan. 58% of Geoghagan men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Geoghagan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geoghagan were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Geoghagan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geoghagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoghagan 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Geoghagan. 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 252 military records available for the last name Geoghagan. For the veterans among your Geoghagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoghagan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Geoghagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Geoghagan in 1958 was 50, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoghagan 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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