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Conlwell Family History

Conlwell 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, Conwell, Longwell, Bonwell, Cantwell, Cordwell, Cowell

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Where is the Conlwell family from?

You can see how Conlwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Conlwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Conlwell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Conlwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Conlwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Conlwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Conlwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Conlwell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Conlwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Conlwell. For the veterans among your Conlwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Conlwell

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