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Gowett Family History

Gowett 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: Rowett, Goett, Howett, Jowett, Cowett, Gower, Mowatt, Gobert, Lovett

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Where is the Gowett family from?

You can see how Gowett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gowett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gowett family living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gowett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gowett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gowett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Soapmakers Office Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gowett. 100% of Gowett men worked as a Soapmakers Office Manager and 50% of Gowett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Soapmakers Office Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    25%
  • Clerk Dropery Etc
    25%

What Gowett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Gowett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowett 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gowett. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gowett. For the veterans among your Gowett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gowett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gowett in 1960 was 50, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowett 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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