This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Colwel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Colwel Family History

Colwel 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: Colwell, Cole, Colmer, Coley, Coll, Cowell, Corwell, Colden, Colter

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Colwel family from?

You can see how Colwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Colwel families living in Mississippi. This was about 37% of all the recorded Colwel's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Colwel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colwel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Colwel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Colwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Colwel

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Colwel. 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.

View all Colwel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Colwel. For the veterans among your Colwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Colwel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Colwel family history

Discover More

What is the average Colwel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Colwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colwel in 1988 was 92, and 51 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colwel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colwel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Colwel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial