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Gownlock Family History

Gownlock 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: Gunlock, Glock, Pollock, Goudelock, Portlock, Golick, Morlock

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Where is the Gownlock family from?

You can see how Gownlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gownlock family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Gownlock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Gownlock families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gownlock's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gownlock families in 1841.
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What did your Gownlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gownlock. 100% of Gownlock men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gownlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Gownlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gownlock 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gownlock. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gownlock. For the veterans among your Gownlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gownlock lifespan?

Average Gownlock life expectancy in 1963 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gownlock 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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