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Gowaell Family History

Gowaell 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: Gowell, Gorrell, Powell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Bowell

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Where is the Gowaell family from?

You can see how Gowaell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gowaell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gowaell family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gowaell's in USA. California had the highest population of Gowaell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gowaell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gowaell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gowaell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gowaell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gowaell. For the veterans among your Gowaell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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