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Mcpowell Family History

Mcpowell 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, Powell, Mowell, Cowell, Crowell, Mcdonell, Mcdowall

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Where is the Mcpowell family from?

You can see how Mcpowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpowell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcpowell families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Mcpowell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcpowell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcpowell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Mcpowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpowell 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 Mcpowell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcpowell. For the veterans among your Mcpowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpowell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Mcpowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcpowell in 1978 was 76, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcpowell 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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