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Gounaris Family History

Gounaris Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a furrier from a derivative of gouna ‘fur’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gounaris family from?

You can see how Gounaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gounaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gounaris families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gounaris's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gounaris families in 1920.
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What did your Gounaris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gounaris. 25% of Gounaris men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Gounaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gounaris 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Gounaris. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gounaris. For the veterans among your Gounaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gounaris lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gounaris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gounaris in 1962 was 71, and 72 in 2003.

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