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Gourman Family History

Gourman 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: Gorman, Gurman, Fourman, Norman, German, Thurman, Goodman, Forman

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Where is the Gourman family from?

You can see how Gourman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gourman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gourman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gourman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gourman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gourman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gourman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gourman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Gourman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourman 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Gourman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gourman. For the veterans among your Gourman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gourman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gourman in 1967 was 81, and 43 in 1999.

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