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Gouckenour Family History

Gouckenour 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: Gochenour, Coughenour, Cochenour, Goughnour, Gochenaur, Gochanour

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Where is the Gouckenour family from?

You can see how Gouckenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouckenour family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouckenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gouckenour families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouckenour's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gouckenour families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Gouckenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouckenour 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gouckenour. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gouckenour. For the veterans among your Gouckenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouckenour lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gouckenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gouckenour in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouckenour 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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