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Goughey Family History

Goughey 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: Boughey, Dougher, Loughney, Doughty, Loughrey, Caughey, Haughey

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Where is the Goughey family from?

You can see how Goughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goughey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goughey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Goughey families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goughey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Goughey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Goughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goughey 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 Goughey. 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 Goughey. For the veterans among your Goughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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