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Gowby Family History

Gowby 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: Gowdy, Godby, Gorby, Gower, Goody, Goy, Goewey, Mosby, Corby, Gunby

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Where is the Gowby family from?

You can see how Gowby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowby family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Gowby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Gowby families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gowby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowby 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 34 census records available for the last name Gowby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowby 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 Gowby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gowby. For the veterans among your Gowby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Gowby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gowby in 1979 was 84, and 60 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowby 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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