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Gowden Family History

Gowden 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: Bowden, Cowden, Howden, Growden, Dowden, Golden, Gowder, Rowden

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Where is the Gowden family from?

You can see how Gowden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gowden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gowden family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gowden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gowden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowden. 100% of Gowden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gowden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Gowden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowden 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gowden. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gowden. For the veterans among your Gowden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowden lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gowden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gowden in 1980 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowden 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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