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Jowise Family History

Jowise 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: Wise, Dowie, Towse, Moise, Cowie, Bowie, Dowse, Jose, Powis, Howie

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Jowise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowise 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jowise. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jowise. For the veterans among your Jowise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowise lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Jowise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jowise in 1974 was 64, and 61 in 1998.

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