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Goureau Family History

Goureau 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: Goudeau, Gourneau, Goudreau, Courteau, Gaudreau, Gonyeau, Gauvreau

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Where is the Goureau family from?

You can see how Goureau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goureau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Goureau families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Goureau family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Goureau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Goureau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Goureau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goureau 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Goureau. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goureau. For the veterans among your Goureau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goureau lifespan?

Average Goureau life expectancy in 1979 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goureau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goureau 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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