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Gowac Family History

Gowac Surname 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: Gowan, Gower, Golec, Goda, Goya, Gola, Goman, Govan, Gopal, Gora

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Where is the Gowac family from?

You can see how Gowac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gowac family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gowac's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Gowac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gowac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gowac. 100% of Gowac women worked as a Mill Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Operator
    100%

What Gowac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gowac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowac 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gowac. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gowac. For the veterans among your Gowac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowac lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gowac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gowac in 1967 was 52, and 27 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowac ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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