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Gously Family History

Gously 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: Ousley, Hoesly, Rousey, Housley, Yousey, Gourley, Gusky, Housey

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Where is the Gously family from?

You can see how Gously families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gously family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gously families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gously family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gously's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gously families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gously 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 57 census records available for the last name Gously. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gously 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gously. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gously. For the veterans among your Gously ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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