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Gowmas Family History

Gowmas 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: Bowman, Gorman, Goeman, Goman, Gowan, Gohman, Lomas, Gomes, Golias

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Where is the Gowmas family from?

You can see how Gowmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowmas family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gowmas family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowmas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gowmas families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowmas 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 2 census records available for the last name Gowmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowmas 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 Gowmas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gowmas. For the veterans among your Gowmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowmas lifespan?

Average Gowmas life expectancy in 1970 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowmas 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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