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Gourgue Family History

Gourgue 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: Bourque, Gouge, Forgue, George, Bourne, Gore, Gorse, Argue, Burge

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Where is the Gourgue family from?

You can see how Gourgue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourgue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gourgue families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gourgue families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourgue's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gourgue families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourgue 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 Gourgue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gourgue. 50% of Gourgue men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gourgue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Gourgue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourgue 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gourgue. 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 Gourgue. For the veterans among your Gourgue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourgue lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Gourgue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gourgue in 1974 was 86, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gourgue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourgue 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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