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Goward Family History

Goward Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Gower with excrescent -d.

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


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Where is the Goward family from?

You can see how Goward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Goward families living in Quebec. This was about 35% of all the recorded Goward's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Goward families in 1911.
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What did your Goward ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Goward. 100% of Goward 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Goward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goward 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Goward. 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 730 military records available for the last name Goward. For the veterans among your Goward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goward lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Goward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Goward in 1943 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goward 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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