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Vowiell Family History

Vowiell 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: Vowell, Powell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Bowell, Gowell

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Where is the Vowiell family from?

You can see how Vowiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowiell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vowiell families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Vowiell's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Vowiell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vowiell 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 30 census records available for the last name Vowiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowiell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vowiell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Vowiell. For the veterans among your Vowiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vowiell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Vowiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vowiell in 1969 was 35, and 37 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vowiell 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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