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Gowler Family History

Gowler Name Meaning

English (mainly Cambridgeshire): occupational name from Middle English gaveler goveler gouler ‘money lender’ a derivative of Old English gafol ‘rent interest’.

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


Similar surnames: Gower, Bowler, Goller, Gowder, Fowler, Dowler, Towler, Geller, Cowley

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Where is the Gowler family from?

You can see how Gowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Gowler families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gowler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gowler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gowler. 60% of Gowler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gowler women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Journalier
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowler 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Gowler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Gowler. For the veterans among your Gowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gowler in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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