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Jowan Family History

Jowan 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: Gowan, Rowan, Cowan, John, Jonas, Mohan, Bowman, Jordan, Swan, Roman

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Where is the Jowan family from?

You can see how Jowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jowan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jowan family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jowan's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Jowan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jowan 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 115 census records available for the last name Jowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowan 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Jowan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jowan. For the veterans among your Jowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Jowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jowan in 1971 was 49, and 72 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jowan 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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