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Jowe Family History

Jowe 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: Jobe, Howe, Rowe, Lowe, Powe, Jose, Joe, Jone, Dowe, Bowe

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Where is the Jowe family from?

You can see how Jowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jowe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jowe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jowe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Jowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowe 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Jowe. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jowe. For the veterans among your Jowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Jowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jowe in 1957 was 53, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jowe 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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