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Gouchen Family History

Gouchen 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: Goucher, Houchen, Poucher, Boucher, Bouche, Boschen, Buchen, Goshen

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Where is the Gouchen family from?

You can see how Gouchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouchen family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Gouchen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Gouchen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouchen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gouchen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gouchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouchen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gouchen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gouchen. For the veterans among your Gouchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouchen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouchen 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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