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Gouglass Family History

Gouglass 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: Douglass, Douglas, Goulas, Glass, Tougas, Goulart, Gorgas, Goggans

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Where is the Gouglass family from?

You can see how Gouglass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouglass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Gouglass families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Gouglass family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouglass's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gouglass families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gouglass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouglass 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 Gouglass. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gouglass. For the veterans among your Gouglass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouglass 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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