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Gouldbourne Family History

Gouldbourne Surname Meaning

see Goulbourne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gouldbourne family from?

You can see how Gouldbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouldbourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gouldbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Gouldbourne families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gouldbourne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gouldbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouldbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gouldbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gouldbourne. 90% of Gouldbourne 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
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

What Gouldbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Gouldbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouldbourne 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Gouldbourne. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gouldbourne. For the veterans among your Gouldbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouldbourne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gouldbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gouldbourne in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 2002.

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