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Iowrie Family History

Iowrie 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: Lowrie, Norrie, Corrie, Comrie, Dowie, Cowie, Bowie, Borie, Rorie

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Where is the Iowrie family from?

You can see how Iowrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iowrie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Iowrie families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Iowrie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Iowrie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Iowrie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iowrie 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 114 census records available for the last name Iowrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iowrie 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 Iowrie. 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 military records available for the last name Iowrie. For the veterans among your Iowrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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