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Qowe Family History

Qowe 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 Qowe family from?

You can see how Qowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Qowe family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Qowe families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Qowe family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Qowe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Qowe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Qowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Qowe 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 Qowe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Qowe. For the veterans among your Qowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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