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Goudge Family History

Goudge Surname Meaning

variant of Gooch (1). variant of Couch.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Goudge family from?

You can see how Goudge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goudge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goudge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 147 Goudge families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Goudge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goudge families in 1891.
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What did your Goudge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goudge. 34% of Goudge men worked as a Retired and 82% of Goudge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goudge were Dental Surgeon and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    34%
  • China Clay Labourer
    23%
  • Commercial Traveller
    23%
  • Dental Surgeon
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Retired
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Goudge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goudge 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Goudge. 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 668 military records available for the last name Goudge. For the veterans among your Goudge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goudge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Goudge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Goudge in 1962 was 80, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goudge 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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