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Gowatch Family History

Gowatch 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: Kowatch, Kovatch, Gatch, Gotch, Roach, Goates, Howarth, Mowatt, Gasch

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Where is the Gowatch family from?

You can see how Gowatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowatch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gowatch family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gowatch's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Gowatch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowatch 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 53 census records available for the last name Gowatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowatch 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 Gowatch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gowatch. For the veterans among your Gowatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowatch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gowatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gowatch in 1973 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowatch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowatch 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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