Origins of the Gogan surname

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    In 1921, most Gogans lived in yorkshire

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    790 Gogan Travel & migration records
    350 Gogans found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Gogans

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    Commmon female occupations for Gogans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    5

    At Home

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Charwoman

    2

    General Dealer

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Gogans in 1921

    Salespersons

    4

    Drives Horse For Corporation

    3

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Paper And Pulp

    3

    Stevedore

    3

    Coal Miner

    2

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