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Jowke Family History

Jowke 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: Jonke, Cocke, Jobe, Joyce, Howe, Rowe, Joki, Towne, Goike, Fowle

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Where is the Jowke family from?

You can see how Jowke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowke family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Jowke families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Jowke family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowke's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Jowke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jowke 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 7 census records available for the last name Jowke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jowke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jowke. For the veterans among your Jowke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jowke

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