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Gwinnell Family History

Gwinnell Surname Meaning

Unexplained. The distribution suggests that it might be for the Welsh male personal name Gwynlliw best known as that of the saint to whom the ancient church now cathedral of Newport (Monmouths) is dedicated.

Saint Woolos in English but any connection is unproven.

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


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Where is the Gwinnell family from?

You can see how Gwinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwinnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwinnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 83 Gwinnell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gwinnell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gwinnell families in 1891.
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What did your Gwinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gwinnell. 100% of Gwinnell men worked as a Motor Driver and 77% of Gwinnell 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

  • Motor Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Worsted Mender
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Gwinnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gwinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwinnell 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Gwinnell. 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 279 military records available for the last name Gwinnell. For the veterans among your Gwinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwinnell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gwinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gwinnell in 1966 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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