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Gouth Family History

Gouth 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: Guth, Louth, South, Routh, Gluth, Goth, Gough, Rout, Roth, North

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Where is the Gouth family from?

You can see how Gouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gouth families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gouth's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gouth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Gouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouth 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Gouth. 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 120 military records available for the last name Gouth. For the veterans among your Gouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Gouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gouth in 1966 was 76, and 84 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouth 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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