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Goura Family History

Goura 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: Gura, Gourd, Gora, Moura, Gour, Mura, Mora, Bora, Court, Gohr

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Where is the Goura family from?

You can see how Goura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goura families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Goura families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Goura's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Goura families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Goura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goura 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Goura. 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 7 military records available for the last name Goura. For the veterans among your Goura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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