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Underwell Family History

Underwell 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: Underhill, Underwood, Newell, Underberg, Underdahl, Madewell

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Where is the Underwell family from?

You can see how Underwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Underwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Underwell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Underwell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Underwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underwell 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 11 census records available for the last name Underwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underwell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Underwell. 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 Underwell. For the veterans among your Underwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Underwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Underwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Underwell

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