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Gowe Family History

Gowe 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: Gower, Gore, Howe, Gole, Rowe, Lowe, Gose, Powe, Gowen, Gow

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Where is the Gowe family from?

You can see how Gowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gowe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gowe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowe 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 Gowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowe. 56% of Gowe 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
    56%
  • Domestic Help
    23%
  • None
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowe 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Gowe. 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 184 military records available for the last name Gowe. For the veterans among your Gowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowe lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gowe in 1947 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowe 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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