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Vowell Family History

Vowell Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Fowle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vowell family from?

You can see how Vowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vowell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Vowell families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vowell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vowell families in 1891.
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What did your Vowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vowell. 50% of Vowell men worked as a Bricklayer and 91% of Vowell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vowell were Grease Boiler Man and Artist.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Grease Boiler Man
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Artist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Vowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowell 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Vowell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vowell. For the veterans among your Vowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vowell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vowell in 1954 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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