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Gourand Family History

Gourand 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: Grand, Gourd, Durand, Housand, Morand, Aurand, Gowland, Garrand

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Where is the Gourand family from?

You can see how Gourand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourand family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gourand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Gourand family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gourand's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Gourand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourand 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 63 census records available for the last name Gourand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourand 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Gourand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Gourand. For the veterans among your Gourand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourand lifespan?

Average Gourand life expectancy in 2004 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourand 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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