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Gowanlok Family History

Gowanlok 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, Kowalik, Goranson, Gallo, Gornik, Solano, Swallow

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Where is the Gowanlok family from?

You can see how Gowanlok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowanlok family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Gowanlok families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Gowanlok families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowanlok's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gowanlok families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gowanlok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowanlok 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gowanlok. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gowanlok. For the veterans among your Gowanlok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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