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Mc Dowell Family History

Mc Dowell 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, Mcdonell, Mcdowall, Macdowell, Mowell, Cowell, Madewell

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Where is the Mc Dowell family from?

You can see how Mc Dowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Dowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Dowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 143 Mc Dowell families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mc Dowell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Dowell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Dowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Dowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Dowell. 25% of Mc Dowell men worked as a Solicitor and 79% of Mc Dowell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Dowell were Incapacitated and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    25%
  • Insurance Agent
    25%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Mc Dowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Dowell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Dowell. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mc Dowell. For the veterans among your Mc Dowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Dowell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Dowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mc Dowell in 1958 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Dowell 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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