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Gouche Family History

Gouche 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: Bouche, Goucher, Fouche, Poche, Roche, Couch, Ouchi, Buche, Goch

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Where is the Gouche family from?

You can see how Gouche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouche family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gouche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gouche family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouche's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gouche families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Gouche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouche 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gouche. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gouche. For the veterans among your Gouche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouche lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Gouche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gouche in 1968 was 93, and 19 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouche 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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