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Gowman Family History

Gowman Surname Meaning

see Goman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gowman family from?

You can see how Gowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gowman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Gowman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gowman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gowman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowman 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 Gowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowman. 86% of Gowman 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
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%

What Gowman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowman 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Gowman. 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 297 military records available for the last name Gowman. For the veterans among your Gowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gowman in 1963 was 75, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowman 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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