This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gogola family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gogola Family History

Gogola Surname Meaning

Polish (also Gogoła): variant of Gogol.

Slovak (rarely Gogoľa): nickname from the dialect gogoľ ‘goiter struma’ (compare Gogol).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gogola family from?

You can see how Gogola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gogola family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogola's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gogola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gogola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gogola. 25% of Gogola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gogola women worked as a Housework.

View Census Data for Gogola | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gogola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Gogola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogola census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Gogola

Passenger Lists

There are 361 immigration records available for the last name Gogola. 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.

View all Gogola immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Gogola. For the veterans among your Gogola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gogola military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gogola family history

Discover More

What is the average Gogola lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gogola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gogola in 1960 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gogola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogola 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gogola family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial