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Gouner Family History

Gouner 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: Gruner, Gouker, Gouger, Gower, Garner, Horner, Corner, Younger

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Where is the Gouner family from?

You can see how Gouner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Gouner families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gouner families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouner 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 Gouner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gouner. 100% of Gouner men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Gouner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouner 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Gouner. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gouner. For the veterans among your Gouner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gouner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gouner in 1963 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouner 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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