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Geould Family History

Geould Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gerould, Gould, Gold, Mould, Gourd, Gerald, Groulx, Gerold, Ground

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Where is the Geould family from?

You can see how Geould families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geould family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Geould families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Geould's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Geould families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geould surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Geould. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geould 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Geould. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Geould. For the veterans among your Geould ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geould lifespan?

Average Geould life expectancy in 1972 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geould 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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