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Scowler Family History

Scowler 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: Cowley, Soler, Stoller, Soller, Schuler, Bowler, Scholer, Cotler

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Where is the Scowler family from?

You can see how Scowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scowler family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Scowler families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Scowler families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Scowler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scowler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scowler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Scowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scowler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Scowler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scowler. For the veterans among your Scowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scowler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scowler 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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