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Kowell Family History

Kowell 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: Powell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Bowell, Korell, Gowell

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Where is the Kowell family from?

You can see how Kowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kowell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kowell families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kowell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kowell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowell. 34% of Kowell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kowell women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kowell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowell 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Kowell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Kowell. For the veterans among your Kowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kowell in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kowell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowell 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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