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Gugson Family History

Gugson 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: Gunson, Musson, Burson, Gudgeon, Gupton, Gougeon, Gunton, Upson

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Where is the Gugson family from?

You can see how Gugson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gugson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gugson families living in Rhode Island. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gugson's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gugson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Gugson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gugson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gugson. For the veterans among your Gugson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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