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Gowine Family History

Gowine 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: Gowing, Gowin, Gowins, Grine, Godino, Romine, Going, Towne, Goike

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Where is the Gowine family from?

You can see how Gowine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowine family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Gowine families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gowine's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gowine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowine 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 81 census records available for the last name Gowine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowine 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gowine. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gowine. For the veterans among your Gowine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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