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Gouger Family History

Gouger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gauger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gouger family from?

You can see how Gouger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gouger families living in Wiltshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gouger's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Gouger families in 1891.
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What did your Gouger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gouger. 60% of Gouger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Gouger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gouger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouger 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Gouger. 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 595 military records available for the last name Gouger. For the veterans among your Gouger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gouger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gouger in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouger 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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