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Gowana Family History

Gowana 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, Gowans, Goman, Govan, Godina, Solana, Gogan, Rowan, Grana

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Where is the Gowana family from?

You can see how Gowana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gowana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Gowana families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowana's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gowana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gowana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowana 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gowana. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gowana. For the veterans among your Gowana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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