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Showl Family History

Showl 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: Sholl, Show, Shown, Shows, Sowl, Shawl, Sol, Stowe, Shaw, Shore

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Where is the Showl family from?

You can see how Showl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Showl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Showl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Showl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Showl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showl 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 143 census records available for the last name Showl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showl 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Showl. 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 Showl. For the veterans among your Showl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Showl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Showl in 1961 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showl 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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