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Gouge Family History

Gouge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Gooch or Couch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gouge family from?

You can see how Gouge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouge families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Gouge families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Gouge's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gouge families in 1911.
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What did your Gouge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gouge. 43% of Gouge men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Gouge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouge 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Gouge. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gouge. For the veterans among your Gouge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouge lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gouge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Gouge in 1946 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouge 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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