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Gougarty Family History

Gougarty 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: Fogarty, Goulart, Hogarty, Gogerty, Goularte, Dougharty, Moriarty

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Where is the Gougarty family from?

You can see how Gougarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gougarty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gougarty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gougarty family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gougarty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gougarty families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Gougarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougarty 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gougarty. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gougarty. For the veterans among your Gougarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gougarty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Gougarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gougarty in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gougarty 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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