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Gounos Family History

Gounos 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, Poulos, Goos, Grounds, Younes, Goens, Grunow, Goulas, Kouns

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Where is the Gounos family from?

You can see how Gounos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gounos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gounos family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gounos's in USA. California had the highest population of Gounos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gounos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gounos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gounos 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 Gounos. 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 Gounos. For the veterans among your Gounos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gounos lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Gounos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gounos in 1979 was 90, and 96 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gounos 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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