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Jowdy Family History

Jowdy Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Jowdy family from?

You can see how Jowdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jowdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jowdy families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowdy's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jowdy families in 1911.
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What did your Jowdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jowdy. 37% of Jowdy men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jowdy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jowdy were Cloth Dyer and Saleslady.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Cloth Dyer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Jowdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Jowdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowdy 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Jowdy. 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 203 military records available for the last name Jowdy. For the veterans among your Jowdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowdy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jowdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Jowdy in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jowdy 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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