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Jowly Family History

Jowly 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: Jolly, Joly, Jowdy, Cowley, Howley, Polly, Holly, Bowley, Fowle, Joy

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Where is the Jowly family from?

You can see how Jowly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jowly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jowly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jowly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jowly 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 7 census records available for the last name Jowly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jowly. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jowly. For the veterans among your Jowly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Jowly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jowly in 1969 was 74, and 74 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jowly 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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