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Gowka Family History

Gowka 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: Gorka, Gower, Goda, Goya, Gola, Goike, Polka, Gowan, Golla, Gora

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Where is the Gowka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowka 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 Gowka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gowka. 100% of Gowka women worked as a Secretary.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gowka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowka 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gowka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gowka. For the veterans among your Gowka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gowka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gowka in 1969 was 48, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowka 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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