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Gouchnour Family History

Gouchnour 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: Goughnour, Gochnour, Gochenour, Gochanour, Goucher, Coughenour

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Where is the Gouchnour family from?

You can see how Gouchnour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouchnour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouchnour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gouchnour family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouchnour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gouchnour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouchnour 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 174 census records available for the last name Gouchnour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouchnour 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 Gouchnour. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gouchnour. For the veterans among your Gouchnour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouchnour lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gouchnour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gouchnour in 1975 was 53, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouchnour 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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