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Gowdridge Family History

Gowdridge Surname Meaning

see Goodrich.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gowdridge family from?

You can see how Gowdridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowdridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gowdridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Gowdridge families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowdridge's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gowdridge families in 1891.
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What did your Gowdridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowdridge. 72% of Gowdridge 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
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Gowdridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowdridge 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gowdridge. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gowdridge. For the veterans among your Gowdridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowdridge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Gowdridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gowdridge in 1978 was 89, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowdridge 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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