| ![Show Contents]() Gowler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The surname Gowler was derived from the Middle English words: "gaveler", "goveler" or "gouler," translating into "usurer" which in turn was derived from the Old English word "gafol" meaning "tribute, rent, interest." Therefore, one can presume that the name was originally an occupational name. Early Origins of the Gowler familyThe surname Gowler was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the Pipe Rolls of 1206 where Ralph Gaulere held estates in that shire. Early History of the Gowler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gowler research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1305, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Gowler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gowler Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Gowler were recorded, including Goawler, Gowler, Goveler, Gaveler and others. Early Notables of the Gowler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gowler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gowler migration to the United States | + |
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Gowler family emigrate to North America:
Gowler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- George R. Gowler, aged 44, who arrived in America from Havana, Cuba, in 1912
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gowler (post 1700) | + |
- David B. Gowler GC, American author, professor at Oxford College of Emory, NC
- Vicki Gowler GC, American editor of the Idaho Statesman
- Oliver Gowler GC (1812-1865), English-born Canadian pioneer farmer in Manitoba, Canada, eponym of Gowler Road in Winnipeg
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Gowler migration to the United States 
