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Gouan Family History

Gouan 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: Guan, Goman, Govan, Gowan, Gogan, Gouin, Golan, Goan, Mohan, Duan

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Where is the Gouan family from?

You can see how Gouan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gouan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Gouan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gouan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Gouan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gouan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gouan. For the veterans among your Gouan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Gouan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gouan in 1975 was 78, and 97 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouan 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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