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Goward Family History

Goward Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Gower with excrescent -d.

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


Similar surnames: Soward, Cowart, Godard, Goard, Coward, Boward, Howard, Coard, Gord

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Where is the Goward family from?

You can see how Goward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Goward families living in Norfolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Goward's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Goward families in 1891.
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What did your Goward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goward. 12% of Goward men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Goward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goward were Stock Exchange 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 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Student
    12%
  • Watchmaker
    12%
  • Stock Exchange Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
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What Goward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Goward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goward 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Goward. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Goward. For the veterans among your Goward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goward lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goward in 1943 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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