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Cdowell Family History

Cdowell Surname 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: Mcdowell, Cowell, Crowell, Dowell, Powell, Howell, Colwell, Rowell

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Where is the Cdowell family from?

You can see how Cdowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cdowell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cdowell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cdowell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cdowell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cdowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Cdowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cdowell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cdowell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Cdowell. For the veterans among your Cdowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cdowell lifespan?

Average Cdowell life expectancy in 1978 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cdowell 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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