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Gowrley Family History

Gowrley Surname 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: Gorley, Gourley, Cowley, Howley, Gurley, Morley, Townley, Worley

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Where is the Gowrley family from?

You can see how Gowrley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowrley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Gowrley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gowrley families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowrley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gowrley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowrley 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 Gowrley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gowrley. 100% of Gowrley men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Gowrley 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gowrley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Gowrley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowrley 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Gowrley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gowrley. For the veterans among your Gowrley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gowrley lifespan?

Average Gowrley life expectancy in 1962 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gowrley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gowrley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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