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Vowan Family History

Vowan Name 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: Gowan, Rowan, Cowan, Voran, Vogan, Mohan, Bowman, Swan, Roman, Oman

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Where is the Vowan family from?

You can see how Vowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vowan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vowan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vowan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vowan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vowan. 100% of Vowan men worked as a Soldier. .

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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 1940

  • Soldier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Vowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vowan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Vowan. For the veterans among your Vowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vowan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Vowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vowan in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 1998.

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