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Gowetz Family History

Gowetz 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: Goetz, Gower, Rowett, Goltz, Gretz, Goelz, Gowell, Goertz, Gomez

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Where is the Gowetz family from?

You can see how Gowetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gowetz family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowetz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gowetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gowetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowetz 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gowetz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gowetz. For the veterans among your Gowetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowetz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Gowetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gowetz in 1972 was 93, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowetz 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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