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Gowash Family History

Gowash 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: Sowash, Gowan, Gash, Potash, Gowans, Coash, Kovash, Tokash, Golas

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Where is the Gowash family from?

You can see how Gowash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gowash families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowash's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gowash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowash 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 68 census records available for the last name Gowash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowash 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gowash. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gowash. For the veterans among your Gowash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowash lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gowash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gowash in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowash

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowash 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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