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Medowell Family History

Medowell 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, Mowell, Ledwell, Madewell, Dowell, Mcdonell, Mcdowall

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Where is the Medowell family from?

You can see how Medowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medowell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Medowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Medowell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Medowell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Medowell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Medowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medowell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Medowell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Medowell. For the veterans among your Medowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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