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Showel Family History

Showel 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: Showell, Showen, Stowe, Shore, Howe, Sobel, Scopel, Slowey, Howell

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Where is the Showel family from?

You can see how Showel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Showel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Showel families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Showel's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Showel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Showel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Showel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Showel. For the veterans among your Showel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Showel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Showel in 1964 was 86, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showel 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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