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Gowdn Family History

Gowdn 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, Gowdy, Gowen, Gowin, Gordon, Bowden, Gold, Cowden, Gower

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Where is the Gowdn family from?

You can see how Gowdn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowdn family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Gowdn families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gowdn family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowdn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gowdn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gowdn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowdn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gowdn. 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 Gowdn. For the veterans among your Gowdn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowdn

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