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Atwell Family History

Atwell Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English atte welle (Old English at thǣre wielle) ‘by the spring or well’.

Compare Attwell, Tuell, and Well.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Atwell family from?

You can see how Atwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 83 Atwell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Atwell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Atwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Atwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Atwell. 58% of Atwell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Atwell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atwell were Farmers Son and Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Cutter
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Student
    34%

What Atwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Atwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwell 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Atwell. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Atwell. For the veterans among your Atwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwell lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Atwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Atwell in 1945 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atwell 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.

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