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Gourgues Family History

Gourgues 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: Gorges, Forgues, Garrigues, Borges, Rodrigues, Porges, Bourque

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Where is the Gourgues family from?

You can see how Gourgues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourgues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gourgues families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gourgues family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gourgues's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gourgues families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourgues 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 Gourgues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gourgues. 50% of Gourgues women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gourgues family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Gourgues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourgues 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gourgues. 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 136 military records available for the last name Gourgues. For the veterans among your Gourgues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourgues lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gourgues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gourgues in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourgues 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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