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Gwose Family History

Gwose 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: Grose, Gose, Glose, Ghose, Rose, Hose, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Close

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Where is the Gwose family from?

You can see how Gwose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwose family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gwose families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gwose's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gwose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwose 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 19 census records available for the last name Gwose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwose 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gwose. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gwose. For the veterans among your Gwose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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