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Vowler Family History

Vowler Surname Meaning

variant of Fowler with southern voicing of the initial fricative.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vowler family from?

You can see how Vowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vowler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Vowler families living in Cornwall. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vowler's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Vowler families in 1891.
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What did your Vowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vowler. 78% of Vowler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowler 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Vowler. 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 50 military records available for the last name Vowler. For the veterans among your Vowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vowler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Vowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vowler in 1966 was 68, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vowler 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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