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Gouney Family History

Gouney 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: Gosney, Gorney, Goudey, Torney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Goewey

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Where is the Gouney family from?

You can see how Gouney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gouney families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gouney's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gouney families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gouney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouney 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gouney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gouney. For the veterans among your Gouney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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