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Jowall Family History

Jowall 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: Kowall, Jowell, Wall, Dowdall, Jewell, Foxall, Powell, Howell, Rowell

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Where is the Jowall family from?

You can see how Jowall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jowall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jowall family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jowall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Jowall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jowall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jowall. For the veterans among your Jowall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Jowall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jowall in 1970 was 81, and 77 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jowall 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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