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Vowe Family History

Vowe 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, Voge, Lowe, Powe, Vose, Voce, Dowe, Bowe, Vote

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Where is the Vowe family from?

You can see how Vowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Vowe families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vowe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vowe. 100% of Vowe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Vowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vowe. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vowe. For the veterans among your Vowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vowe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Vowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vowe in 1973 was 63, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vowe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vowe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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