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Gowanlock Family History

Gowanlock Name 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: Goudelock, Garlock, Kowalick, Gunlock, Wallock, Garlick, Glock

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Where is the Gowanlock family from?

You can see how Gowanlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowanlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gowanlock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 90 Gowanlock families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gowanlock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gowanlock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowanlock 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 Gowanlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gowanlock. 71% of Gowanlock men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Gowanlock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gowanlock were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    71%
  • Labourer
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    63%
  • Teacher
    38%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gowanlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowanlock 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Gowanlock. 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 142 military records available for the last name Gowanlock. For the veterans among your Gowanlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowanlock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gowanlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gowanlock in 1962 was 57, and 60 in 2004.

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