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Gougler Family History

Gougler 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: Gaugler, Gouger, Dougher, Goulet, Goller, Kugler, Fogler, Gubler

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Where is the Gougler family from?

You can see how Gougler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gougler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gougler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gougler families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gougler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gougler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gougler 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 Gougler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gougler. 43% of Gougler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gougler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gougler were Shipping Clerk and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Gougler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gougler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougler 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gougler. 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 239 military records available for the last name Gougler. For the veterans among your Gougler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gougler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gougler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gougler in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gougler 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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