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Gowitzka Family History

Gowitzka 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: Kopitzke, Witzke, Lowitz, Kowitz, Goetzke, Goltz, Morioka, Giza

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Where is the Gowitzka family from?

You can see how Gowitzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowitzka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gowitzka families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowitzka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gowitzka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowitzka 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 19 census records available for the last name Gowitzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowitzka 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 Gowitzka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gowitzka. For the veterans among your Gowitzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowitzka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gowitzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gowitzka in 1972 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowitzka 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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