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Iowe Family History

Iowe 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: Howe, Rowe, Lowe, Powe, Dowe, Bowe, Towe, Dore, Low, Loge

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Where is the Iowe family from?

You can see how Iowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Iowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 3 Iowe families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Iowe's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Iowe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Iowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iowe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Iowe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Iowe. For the veterans among your Iowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iowe lifespan?

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