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Gowld Family History

Gowld 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: Gold, Goold, Gould, Bold, Mould, Gower, Wold, Gole, Good, Goll

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Where is the Gowld family from?

You can see how Gowld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gowld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gowld families living in Maine. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gowld's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Gowld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowld 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 120 census records available for the last name Gowld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowld 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gowld. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gowld. For the veterans among your Gowld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowld lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowld 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowld

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