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Gouger Name Meaning

Altered form of German Gauger .

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


Similar surnames: Gouker, Gruver, Souter, Bolger, Guier, Gudger, Gouse, Youker, Cowger

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Where is the Gouger family from?

You can see how Gouger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gouger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Gouger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gouger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gouger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gouger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gouger. 16% of Gouger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gouger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gouger were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gouger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouger 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Gouger. 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 595 military records available for the last name Gouger. For the veterans among your Gouger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gouger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gouger in 1962 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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