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Jowley Family History

Jowley 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: Cowley, Howley, Bowley, Rowley, Powley, Jolley, Dowley, Pooley

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Where is the Jowley family from?

You can see how Jowley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jowley families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jowley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jowley 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 29 census records available for the last name Jowley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowley 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 Jowley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jowley. For the veterans among your Jowley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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