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Gougé Family History

Gougé 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: Gough, Gouge, Gong, Hough, Gourd, Lough, Bough, Gorga, Rough, Tough

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Where is the Gougé family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gougé surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gougé ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gougé. 24% of Gougé men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Gougé women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gougé were General Labourer Heavy Works and Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer Heavy Works
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gougé. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougé 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gougé. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gougé. For the veterans among your Gougé ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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