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Gowton Family History

Gowton 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: Rowton, Gorton, Howton, Gordon, Orton, Holton, Colton, Gayton, Boston

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Where is the Gowton family from?

You can see how Gowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Gowton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gowton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowton 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 Gowton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gowton. 60% of Gowton men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Gowton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    60%
  • Lorry Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gowton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Gowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gowton. 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 63 military records available for the last name Gowton. For the veterans among your Gowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Gowton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gowton in 1977 was 79, and 28 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowton 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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