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Gowen Name Meaning

Irish (Laois): from Ó Gobhann or Mac Gobhann see Gowan . Irish: alternatively from a shortened form of Mag Eoghain see Keown . English (southern): variant of Gowing .

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


Similar surnames: Gowin, Gowan, Cowen, Owen, Gowens, Mcgowen, Dowe, Lowen, Howen, Gower

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Where is the Gowen family from?

You can see how Gowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gowen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Gowen families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gowen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gowen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gowen. 67% of Gowen 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Gowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gowen. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gowen. For the veterans among your Gowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gowen in 1947 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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