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Jowert Family History

Jowert 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: Jowers, Jowett, Gower, Power, Rowett, Bower, Robert, Tower, Mower

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Where is the Jowert family from?

You can see how Jowert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowert family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Jowert family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jowert families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Jowert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowert 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jowert. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jowert. For the veterans among your Jowert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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