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Gowens Family History

Gowens Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó Gobhann see Gowan.

English (Northumberland and Durham): variant of Gowing with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Gowens family from?

You can see how Gowens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Gowens families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gowens's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gowens families in 1891.
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What did your Gowens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, At School and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gowens. 100% of Gowens men worked as an At School and 93% of Gowens 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

  • At School
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

What Gowens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gowens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowens 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Gowens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gowens. For the veterans among your Gowens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gowens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gowens in 1961 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowens 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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