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Goure Family History

Goure 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: Gore, Gourd, Goude, Gyure, Gour, Gouge, Toure, Gouse, Moore, Dore

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Where is the Goure family from?

You can see how Goure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Goure families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Goure families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Goure's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Goure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goure 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 Goure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goure. 60% of Goure men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Goure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goure 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Goure. 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 180 military records available for the last name Goure. For the veterans among your Goure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goure lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Goure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Goure in 1957 was 38, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goure 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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