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Gowit Family History

Gowit 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: Gowin, Gower, Gort, Gott, Gowan, Gowdy, Golin, Gobin, Golia, Godin

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Where is the Gowit family from?

You can see how Gowit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1851. The most Gowit families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Gowit families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowit's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gowit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowit 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 20 census records available for the last name Gowit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowit 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 Gowit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gowit. For the veterans among your Gowit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowit lifespan?

Average Gowit life expectancy in 1962 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowit 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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