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Gwinnel Family History

Gwinnel 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: Gwinner, Winkel, Swinney, Winney, Winne, Grindel, Zinnel, Winner

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Where is the Gwinnel family from?

You can see how Gwinnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwinnel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gwinnel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gwinnel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gwinnel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwinnel 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 58 census records available for the last name Gwinnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwinnel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gwinnel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gwinnel. For the veterans among your Gwinnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwinnel lifespan?

Average Gwinnel life expectancy in 1984 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwinnel 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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