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Vowans Family History

Vowans 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: Gowans, Cowans, Voland, Gowan, Omans, Rowan, Bowens, Owens, Bowns

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Where is the Vowans family from?

You can see how Vowans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vowans families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Vowans family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Vowans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Vowans families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Vowans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowans 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 Vowans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vowans. For the veterans among your Vowans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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