Gowland Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gowland Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gowland family

Profession Census Frequency
Coal Miner Hewer 29
Limestone Quarryman 20
Living On Own Means 18
Dress Maker 16
General Labourer 13
Farmer 12
Coal Hewer 12
General Servant Domestic 9
Domestic Servant 7
Coal Miner 6
Scholar 5
Hair Dresser 5
Cook Domestic 4
Blacksmith 4
Grocer 4
Coal Miner & Hewer 4
Bricklayer Labourer 3
Charwoman 3
Farmers Daughter 3
Housemaid Domestic 3
School 3
Coal Hewer Below 3
Coal Miner C Hewer 3
Joiner Carpenter 3
Limestone Quarrier 3

Gowland Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gowland 100% 7,640
2 Gowlland 88% 161

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The surname Gowland is the most popular version of all its varients

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