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Gowatz Family History

Gowatz 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: Mowatt, Goltz, Glatz, Gatz, Gowan, Gratz, Gowans, Goertz, Watz, Goetz

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Where is the Gowatz family from?

You can see how Gowatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gowatz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowatz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gowatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowatz 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 26 census records available for the last name Gowatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowatz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gowatz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gowatz. For the veterans among your Gowatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowatz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Gowatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gowatz in 1969 was 72, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowatz 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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