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Gouda Family History

Gouda 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: Goda, Golda, Goude, Gosda, Gonda, Goudy, Gold, Boda, Buda, Goody

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Where is the Gouda family from?

You can see how Gouda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouda family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gouda family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouda's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gouda families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gouda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gouda. 100% of Gouda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gouda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Gouda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouda 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Gouda. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gouda. For the veterans among your Gouda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Gouda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gouda in 1970 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouda 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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