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Goundrey Family History

Goundrey 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: Gundry, Ondrey, Goudey, Condrey, Cowdrey, Godfrey, Audrey, Guidry

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Where is the Goundrey family from?

You can see how Goundrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goundrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Goundrey families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Goundrey family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goundrey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Goundrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goundrey 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 Goundrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goundrey. 67% of Goundrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Goundrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Goundrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goundrey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goundrey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Goundrey. For the veterans among your Goundrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goundrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Goundrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goundrey in 1967 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goundrey 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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