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Stowball Family History

Stowball 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: Snowball, Stowell, Stovall, Dowdall, Stoll, Pownall, Showell

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Where is the Stowball family from?

You can see how Stowball families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stowball family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stowball families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Stowball families living in Kentucky. This was about 45% of all the recorded Stowball's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Stowball families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stowball 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 146 census records available for the last name Stowball. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stowball 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 Stowball. 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 19 military records available for the last name Stowball. For the veterans among your Stowball ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stowball lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Stowball life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Stowball in 1971 was 79, and 91 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stowball 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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