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Gogol Name Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (from Ukraine): from Ukrainian gogol ‘wild duck’, ‘mallard’, a nickname denoting a wildfowler or acquired on account of some other association with the bird. The Jewish name may be ornamental. Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from Gogole, a village in northeastern Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gogola, Korol, Rogal, Sokol, Vogel, Pool, Kogel, Rogel, Gohl, Goral

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Gogol Family Origin

Where is the Gogol family from?

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You can see how Gogol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gogol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gogol families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Gogol families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gogol's in the USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gogol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gogol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Gogol Family Occupations

What did your Gogol ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Gogol occupation in the USA was Gardener. 100% of Gogol's were Gardeners.

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gogol ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Gogol Historical Records

What Gogol family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gogol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gogol census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gogol. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gogol. For the veterans among your Gogol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Gogol Life Expectancy

What is the average Gogol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gogol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gogol in 1963 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gogol 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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