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Jowrey Family History

Jowrey 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: Lowrey, Jodrey, Howrey, Mowrey, Cowley, Howley, Downey, Cowdrey

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Where is the Jowrey family from?

You can see how Jowrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowrey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jowrey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jowrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jowrey 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 17 census records available for the last name Jowrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowrey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jowrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jowrey. For the veterans among your Jowrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowrey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jowrey

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