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Gowdy Family History

Gowdy Surname Meaning

English (Durham) and Irish (Down and Antrim): variant of Goldie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gowdy family from?

You can see how Gowdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Gowdy families living in Durham. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gowdy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gowdy families in 1891.
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What did your Gowdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gowdy. 60% of Gowdy men worked as a Retired and 100% of Gowdy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    60%
  • Builders Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Gowdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowdy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gowdy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gowdy. For the veterans among your Gowdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowdy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gowdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gowdy in 1957 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowdy 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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