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Gowran Family History

Gowran 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: Gowan, Bowman, Gorman, Moran, Goeman, Foran, Horan, Goren, Goman

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Where is the Gowran family from?

You can see how Gowran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gowran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gowran family living in Anglesey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gowran's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 1 other county had the highest population of Gowran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowran 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 Gowran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowran. 100% of Gowran men worked as a Coal Miner Heavy Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner Heavy Worker
    100%

What Gowran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Gowran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowran 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Gowran. 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 115 military records available for the last name Gowran. For the veterans among your Gowran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Gowran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gowran in 1964 was 48, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowran 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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