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Mcpowell Family History

Mcpowell Name 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: Mcdowell, Powell, Mowell, Cowell, Crowell, Mcdonell, Mcdowall

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Where is the Mcpowell family from?

You can see how Mcpowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcpowell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcpowell families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Mcpowell family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcpowell's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcpowell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcpowell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcpowell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcpowell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Mcpowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcpowell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mcpowell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcpowell. For the veterans among your Mcpowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcpowell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Mcpowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcpowell in 1978 was 76, and 86 in 1994.

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