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Gousy Family History

Gousy 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: Gouse, Goudy, House, Goody, Goy, Gruss, Gorse, Guy, Gust, Noury

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Where is the Gousy family from?

You can see how Gousy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gousy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gousy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gousy families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gousy's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gousy families in 1880.
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What did your Gousy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Domestique were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gousy. 100% of Gousy men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Gousy women worked as a Domestique.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestique
    100%

What Gousy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Gousy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gousy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gousy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gousy. For the veterans among your Gousy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gousy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Gousy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gousy in 1965 was 96, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gousy 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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