Gouch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Gouch family

The surname Gouch was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Gouch family

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Gouch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goch, Goche, Gochelet, Gochet, Göck, Göckel, Gech and many more.

Early Notables of the Gouch family

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Gouch migration to Canada +

Gouch Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Joseph Gouch U.E., "Goucher" who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 1

Sources +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X