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Mcfowler Family History

Mcfowler 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: Fowler, Cowley, Mower, Mccomber, Moller, Crowner, Fowle, Clower

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Where is the Mcfowler family from?

You can see how Mcfowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfowler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcfowler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mcfowler family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfowler's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcfowler families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Mcfowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfowler 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 Mcfowler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcfowler. For the veterans among your Mcfowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfowler lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Mcfowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcfowler in 1978 was 74, and 54 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfowler 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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