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Gounis Family History

Gounis 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: Younis, Gornik, Goupil, Louis, Lounds, Donis, Grounds, Younes, Gunia

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Where is the Gounis family from?

You can see how Gounis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gounis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gounis families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 9 Gounis families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Gounis's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Gounis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gounis 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 Gounis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gounis. 100% of Gounis men worked as a Counterman.

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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

  • Counterman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Gounis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gounis 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Gounis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gounis. For the veterans among your Gounis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gounis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gounis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gounis in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gounis 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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