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Gowins Name Meaning

English: variant of Gowing . Scottish: variant of Gowans .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gowin, Gowans, Gowing, Gowens, Gorin, Cowans, Goding, Towns, Bowens

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Where is the Gowins family from?

You can see how Gowins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gowins families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gowins's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gowins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gowins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gowins. 100% of Gowins 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Gowins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowins 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Gowins. 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 480 military records available for the last name Gowins. For the veterans among your Gowins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gowins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Gowins in 1963 was 95, and 70 in 2004.

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