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Gounds Family History

Gounds 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: Lounds, Grounds, Rounds, Bounds, Pounds, Founds, Pound, Gourd, Younes

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Where is the Gounds family from?

You can see how Gounds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gounds family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gounds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gounds families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gounds's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gounds families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Gounds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gounds 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gounds. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gounds. For the veterans among your Gounds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gounds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1972, in the United States, Gounds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gounds in 1964 was 63, and 35 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gounds 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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