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Gouard Family History

Gouard 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: Gourd, Guard, Godard, Goard, Goward, Goddard, Howard, Coward, Coard

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Where is the Gouard family from?

You can see how Gouard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gouard families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gouard's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gouard families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Gouard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouard 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gouard. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gouard. For the veterans among your Gouard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Gouard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gouard in 1972 was 45, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouard 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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