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Mcdowe Family History

Mcdowe 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: Mcdow, Mcdole, Mcdowell, Mccone, Madore, Crowe, Mchone, Mcdade

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Where is the Mcdowe family from?

You can see how Mcdowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdowe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mcdowe families living in Flintshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdowe's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Mcdowe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Mcdowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdowe 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mcdowe. 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 57 military records available for the last name Mcdowe. For the veterans among your Mcdowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdowe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcdowe in 1958 was 64, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdowe 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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