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Goukin Family History

Goukin 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: Godkin, Gouin, Gookin, Cousin, Goupil, Botkin, Hoskin, Boutin, Lukin

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Where is the Goukin family from?

You can see how Goukin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goukin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goukin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Goukin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goukin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Goukin families in 1871.
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What did your Goukin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goukin. 100% of Goukin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Goukin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goukin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goukin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Goukin. For the veterans among your Goukin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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