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Gouig Family History

Gouig 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: Gouin, Gong, Young, Goupil, Louis, Going, Gourd, Honig, Goring, Golin

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Where is the Gouig family from?

You can see how Gouig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gouig family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gouig's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Gouig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gouig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gouig. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gouig. For the veterans among your Gouig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouig lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Gouig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gouig in 1980 was 54, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouig 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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