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Gougon Family History

Gougon 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: Gougeon, Gordon, Bouton, Gogol, Gorgone, Gogan, Mouzon, Goon, Gouin

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Where is the Gougon family from?

You can see how Gougon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gougon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Gougon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 28 Gougon families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Gougon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gougon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gougon 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 Gougon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gougon. 100% of Gougon men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Gougon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Gougon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gougon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gougon. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gougon. For the veterans among your Gougon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gougon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gougon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gougon in 1975 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gougon 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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