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Gouers Family History

Gouers 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: Goers, Souers, Gowers, Gower, Ours, Gobert, Goyer, Gauer, Gourd

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Where is the Gouers family from?

You can see how Gouers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gouers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gouers family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouers's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gouers families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gouers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gouers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gouers. For the veterans among your Gouers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouers 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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