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Gowlland Family History

Gowlland 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: Gowland, Holland, Rowland, Dowland, Folland, Gilland, Bowland

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Where is the Gowlland family from?

You can see how Gowlland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowlland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gowlland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Gowlland families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gowlland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gowlland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowlland 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 Gowlland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowlland. 70% of Gowlland 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Cook Housekeeper
    16%

What Gowlland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gowlland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowlland 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Gowlland. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gowlland. For the veterans among your Gowlland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowlland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Gowlland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gowlland in 1970 was 80, and 101 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowlland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowlland 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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