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Gouk Family History

Gouk 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: Gour, Louk, Houk, Ouk, Gong, Sok, Gu, You, Guo, Hook

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Where is the Gouk family from?

You can see how Gouk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouk families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Gouk families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gouk's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gouk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouk 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 Gouk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gouk. 100% of Gouk 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gouk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouk 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Gouk. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gouk. For the veterans among your Gouk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouk lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Gouk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gouk in 1983 was 72, and 77 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouk 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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