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Gougham Family History

Gougham 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: Hougham, Gorham, Southam, Brougham, Gotham, Gough, Gaughan, Boughan

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Where is the Gougham family from?

You can see how Gougham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gougham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gougham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gougham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gougham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gougham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gougham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougham 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gougham. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gougham. For the veterans among your Gougham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gougham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gougham 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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