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Gowoy Family History

Gowoy 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: Gowdy, Godoy, Gower, Goody, Goy, Goewey, Good, Gogol, Gorny, Gowan

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Where is the Gowoy family from?

You can see how Gowoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowoy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gowoy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowoy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gowoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowoy 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 3 census records available for the last name Gowoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowoy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gowoy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gowoy. For the veterans among your Gowoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowoy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Gowoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gowoy in 1975 was 85, and 85 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowoy 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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