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Macgowan Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: see McGowan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Magowan, Mcgowan, Mcgowen, Mcgowin, Mcgown, Gowan, Magoun, Magoon

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Where is the Macgowan family from?

You can see how Macgowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macgowan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Macgowan families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgowan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Macgowan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macgowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macgowan. 59% of Macgowan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    59%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Traveller
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Macgowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgowan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macgowan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Macgowan. For the veterans among your Macgowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgowan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Macgowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macgowan in 1954 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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