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Gouley Family History

Gouley Name 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: Goulet, Godley, Gooley, Gorley, Gourley, Goley, Bouley, Gauley

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Where is the Gouley family from?

You can see how Gouley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gouley family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gouley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gouley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gouley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouley. 50% of Gouley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gouley women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gouley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouley 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Gouley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 166 military records available for the last name Gouley. For the veterans among your Gouley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gouley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gouley in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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