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Goundy Family History

Goundy 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: Gundy, Grundy, Roundy, Goudy, Boundy, Goody, Gandy, Pound, Bondy

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Where is the Goundy family from?

You can see how Goundy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goundy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Goundy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Goundy families living in Lancashire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Goundy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goundy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Goundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goundy 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Goundy. 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 25 military records available for the last name Goundy. For the veterans among your Goundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goundy

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