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Gougis Family History

Gougis 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: Goupil, Louis, Gorges, Tougas, Kouris, Gouin, Gruis, Moulis, Gorgas

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Where is the Gougis family from?

You can see how Gougis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gougis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gougis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Gougis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gougis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gougis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gougis 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 Gougis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gougis. 38% of Gougis men worked as a Painter and 100% of Gougis women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Porter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gougis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Gougis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougis 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 Gougis. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gougis. For the veterans among your Gougis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gougis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Gougis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gougis in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gougis 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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