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Gouvian Family History

Gouvian 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: Govan, Gouveia, Gurian, Gouin, Gauvin, Gavin, Guan, Kocian, Cousin

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You can see how Gouvian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouvian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouvian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gouvian families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouvian's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gouvian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gouvian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouvian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gouvian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gouvian. For the veterans among your Gouvian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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