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Gouy Family History

Gouy 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: Goy, Guy, Gory, Houy, Gour, Goudy, Gong, Gu, You, Guo

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Where is the Gouy family from?

You can see how Gouy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Gouy families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gouy's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gouy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouy 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 Gouy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gouy. 100% of Gouy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gouy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Gouy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouy 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gouy. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gouy. For the veterans among your Gouy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Gouy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gouy in 1966 was 73, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouy 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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