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Gowa Family History

Gowa 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: Goda, Goya, Gola, Gowan, Gora, Goga, Gow, Glowa, Sowa, Gosa

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Where is the Gowa family from?

You can see how Gowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gowa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gowa family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gowa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowa 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 214 census records available for the last name Gowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowa 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gowa. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gowa. For the veterans among your Gowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Gowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gowa in 1971 was 36, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowa 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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