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Gowary Family History

Gowary 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: Lowary, Goward, Gower, Geary, Howard, Coward, Lowery, Gowan, Gowdy

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Where is the Gowary family from?

You can see how Gowary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gowary families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gowary families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowary's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gowary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowary 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 28 census records available for the last name Gowary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowary 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gowary. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gowary. For the veterans among your Gowary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowary lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowary 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowary

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