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Gowty Family History

Gowty 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: Gowdy, Dowty, Gower, Goody, Goy, Goewey, Goltz, Monty, Gort, Gott

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Where is the Gowty family from?

You can see how Gowty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gowty families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowty's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gowty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowty 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 Gowty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gowty. 100% of Gowty women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Gowty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gowty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowty 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gowty. 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 Gowty. For the veterans among your Gowty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowty lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Gowty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gowty in 1983 was 79, and 86 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowty 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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