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Gour Family History

Gour Surname Meaning

Breton (Côtes-d'Armor): nickname from gour ‘man’. Compare Gore and Gourd.

French: habitational name from (Le) Gour the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Gourd.

Indian (northern states): Rajput name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Gour family from?

You can see how Gour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gour families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 60 Gour families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gour's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gour families in 1911.
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What did your Gour ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gour. 32% of Gour 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
    32%
  • Journalier
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Machiniste
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gour 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Gour. 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 665 military records available for the last name Gour. For the veterans among your Gour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gour lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gour in 1957 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gour 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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