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Gouchey Family History

Gouchey 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, Bouchey, Poucher, Boucher, Bouche, Gotcher, Gourley, Fouche

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Where is the Gouchey family from?

You can see how Gouchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouchey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouchey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gouchey families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gouchey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gouchey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Gouchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouchey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gouchey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gouchey. For the veterans among your Gouchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouchey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouchey 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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