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Goutney Family History

Goutney 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: Gortney, Gautney, Courtney, Gaultney, Journey, Gosney, Putney, Gorney

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Where is the Goutney family from?

You can see how Goutney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goutney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Goutney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Goutney families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Goutney's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Goutney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goutney 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 84 census records available for the last name Goutney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goutney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Goutney. 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 11 military records available for the last name Goutney. For the veterans among your Goutney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goutney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Goutney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Goutney in 1968 was 58, and 55 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goutney 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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