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Stanwell Family History

Stanwell Surname Meaning

from Stanwell (Middx) which is recorded as Stanwelle in 1086 or Stanwell Spring in Wellingborough (Northants) which is recorded as Steynewelle in the 14th century.

The place-names derive from Old English stān ‘stone rock’ + wella ‘well spring stream’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Stanwell family from?

You can see how Stanwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stanwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stanwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Stanwell families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Stanwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stanwell families in 1891.
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What did your Stanwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Automobile Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stanwell. 100% of Stanwell men worked as an Automobile Engineer and 80% of Stanwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Automobile Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stanwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stanwell 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Stanwell. 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 120 military records available for the last name Stanwell. For the veterans among your Stanwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stanwell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Stanwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Stanwell in 1982 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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