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Gowr Family History

Gowr 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: Gower, Gohr, Goar, Gorr, Gour, Gow, Gong, Low, Gold, Bow

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Where is the Gowr family from?

You can see how Gowr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowr family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gowr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gowr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowr 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 34 census records available for the last name Gowr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowr 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gowr. 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 Gowr. For the veterans among your Gowr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowr 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 Gowr

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