Origins of the Gowanlock surname
About the Gowanlocks
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Interesting facts about Gowanlock
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gowanlock surname. The oldest one dates back to 1867.
Who were Gowanlocks most likely to marry?
Gjertsons
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Our tell us which families married Gowanlocks.
What are the most common Gowanlock first names?
John
Robert
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gowanlocks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gowanlocks in 1921
Living On Own Means
7
Housekeeper
6
F S
5
Farmer's Wife
5
Farmer's Daughter
4
Common male occupations for Gowanlocks in 1921
Farmer
9
Clerk
4
Joiner
4
Woolen Weaver
4
Bookseller
3
