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Gouzy Family History

Gouzy 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: Guzy, Goudy, Goody, Goy, Guy, Noury, Gorny, Gourd, Houze, Mauzy

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Where is the Gouzy family from?

You can see how Gouzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gouzy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gouzy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gouzy families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gouzy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gouzy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gouzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gouzy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gouzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gouzy 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gouzy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gouzy. For the veterans among your Gouzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gouzy lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Gouzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gouzy in 1998 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

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