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Gowisnok Family History

Gowisnok 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: Godino, Golino, Gowing, Gowin, Gowins, Howison, Gornik, Goodson

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Where is the Gowisnok family from?

You can see how Gowisnok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowisnok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gowisnok family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowisnok's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gowisnok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowisnok 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 Gowisnok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gowisnok. 100% of Gowisnok men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gowisnok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowisnok 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 Gowisnok. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gowisnok. For the veterans among your Gowisnok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowisnok lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gowisnok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gowisnok in 1965 was 51, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowisnok 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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