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Gouvan Family History

Gouvan 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: Govan, Guan, Gorman, Galvan, Goeman, Younan, Goman, Gowan, Gohman

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Where is the Gouvan family from?

You can see how Gouvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouvan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Gouvan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouvan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gouvan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gouvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouvan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gouvan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gouvan. For the veterans among your Gouvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouvan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Gouvan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gouvan in 1980 was 75, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouvan 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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