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Goundie Family History

Goundie 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: Goudie, Goldie, Condie, Goude, Lundie, Gourdine, Gourdin, Goodie

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Where is the Goundie family from?

You can see how Goundie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goundie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goundie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Goundie families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Goundie's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Goundie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goundie 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 Goundie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goundie. 100% of Goundie men worked as a Farm Owner and 100% of Goundie 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Goundie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Goundie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goundie 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Goundie. 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 52 military records available for the last name Goundie. For the veterans among your Goundie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goundie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Goundie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Goundie in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goundie 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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