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Geoghan Family History

Geoghan Surname Meaning

Irish (Westmeath and Tipperary): shortened form of Geoghegan.

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


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Where is the Geoghan family from?

You can see how Geoghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geoghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geoghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Geoghan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Geoghan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geoghan families in 1911.
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What did your Geoghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geoghan. 18% of Geoghan men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Geoghan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geoghan were Loader 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Loader
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%

What Geoghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geoghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geoghan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geoghan. 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 516 military records available for the last name Geoghan. For the veterans among your Geoghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geoghan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Geoghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geoghan in 1958 was 55, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geoghan 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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