McDowell
McDowell is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin.
It appears as a place name across the United States—counties in North Carolina and West Virginia, towns in Virginia and Kentucky.
Various historical figures bear the name, including Civil War general Irvin McDowell and actor Malcolm McDowell.
The McDowells have lived in this valley for generations.
surname
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- ancestryFamily line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- genealogyStudy of family descent
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
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clan
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Highlands
Named elevated regions
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