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Goung Family History

Goung 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: Gong, Young, Going, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Hong, Long, Pong

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Where is the Goung family from?

You can see how Goung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goung family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goung families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Goung families living in Durham. This was about 77% of all the recorded Goung's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Goung families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goung 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 Goung ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Goung. 80% of Goung 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
    80%
  • Daily Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goung 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Goung. 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 98 military records available for the last name Goung. For the veterans among your Goung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goung lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goung 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goung

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