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Mccowell Family History

Mccowell 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, Mcconnell, Mowell, Cowell, Crowell, Mccoll, Mccorkell

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Where is the Mccowell family from?

You can see how Mccowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccowell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccowell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 6 Mccowell families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccowell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccowell families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccowell 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 710 census records available for the last name Mccowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccowell 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Mccowell. 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 111 military records available for the last name Mccowell. For the veterans among your Mccowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccowell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Mccowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mccowell in 1975 was 86, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccowell 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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