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Gounn Family History

Gounn 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: Gunn, Gouin, Gong, Guan, Young, Gaunt, Nunn, Dunn, Gruen, Pound

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Where is the Gounn family from?

You can see how Gounn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gounn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gounn families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gounn's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gounn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gounn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gounn 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gounn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gounn. For the veterans among your Gounn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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