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Showells Family History

Showells 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: Showell, Howells, Howell, Stowell, Showers, Shotwell, Shewell, Sowell

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Where is the Showells family from?

You can see how Showells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showells family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Showells family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Showells's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Showells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showells 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 56 census records available for the last name Showells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showells 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Showells. 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 9 military records available for the last name Showells. For the veterans among your Showells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showells lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Showells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Showells in 1977 was 52, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showells 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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