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Gowaty Family History

Gowaty 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: Mowatt, Gowan, Gowdy, Gowans, Gotay, Conaty, Golay, Lowary, Mowat

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Where is the Gowaty family from?

You can see how Gowaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowaty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gowaty families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowaty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gowaty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowaty 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 Gowaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowaty 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gowaty. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gowaty. For the veterans among your Gowaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowaty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gowaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gowaty in 1968 was 51, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowaty 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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