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Gouhl Family History

Gouhl 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: Gohl, Guhl, Goehl, Kuhl, Juhl, Gehl, Gohr, Godel, Ohl, Goupil

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Where is the Gouhl family from?

You can see how Gouhl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouhl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gouhl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gouhl families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouhl's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gouhl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouhl 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 116 census records available for the last name Gouhl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouhl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gouhl. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gouhl. For the veterans among your Gouhl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouhl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Gouhl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gouhl in 1966 was 76, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gouhl 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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