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Stowat Family History

Stowat 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: Stowe, Stewart, Stout, Stott, Stoa, Sloat, Stolar, Stopa, Stoia

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Where is the Stowat family from?

You can see how Stowat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stowat family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Stowat families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Stowat families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stowat's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Stowat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stowat 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 13 census records available for the last name Stowat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stowat 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Stowat. 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 Stowat. For the veterans among your Stowat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stowat 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stowat

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