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Gouty Family History

Gouty 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: Fouty, Douty, Goudy, Rout, Goody, Goy, Goltz, Guy, Guth, Monty

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Where is the Gouty family from?

You can see how Gouty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gouty families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gouty's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gouty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouty 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 Gouty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouty. 29% of Gouty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gouty women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Owner
    11%
  • Electrical Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gouty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gouty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouty 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gouty. 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 243 military records available for the last name Gouty. For the veterans among your Gouty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gouty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gouty in 1962 was 84, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gouty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouty 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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