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Calwel Family History

Calwel 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: Camel, Caleb, Capel, Calder, Caley, Calvey, Carrel, Call, Caldwell

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Where is the Calwel family from?

You can see how Calwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calwel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calwel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Calwel families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Calwel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Calwel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Calwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calwel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Calwel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Calwel. For the veterans among your Calwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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