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Where is the Gowda family from?

You can see how Gowda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gowda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Gowda family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowda's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gowda families in 1871.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowda 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 250 census records available for the last name Gowda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowda 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gowda. 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 Gowda. For the veterans among your Gowda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowda lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gowda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gowda in 1975 was 83, and 47 in 2003.

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