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Gougherty Family History

Gougherty 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: Dougherty, Gogerty, Clougherty, Daugherty, Dougharty, Loughery

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Where is the Gougherty family from?

You can see how Gougherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gougherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gougherty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Gougherty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gougherty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gougherty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gougherty 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 Gougherty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gougherty. 100% of Gougherty men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gougherty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Gougherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougherty 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gougherty. 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 82 military records available for the last name Gougherty. For the veterans among your Gougherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gougherty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gougherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gougherty in 1964 was 68, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gougherty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gougherty 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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