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Gouby Family History

Gouby 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: Godby, Gorby, Goudy, Goody, Goy, Mosby, Corby, Guy, Gunby, Colby

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Where is the Gouby family from?

You can see how Gouby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gouby family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gouby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouby 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 115 census records available for the last name Gouby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouby 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gouby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gouby. For the veterans among your Gouby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouby lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Gouby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gouby in 1985 was 63, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouby 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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