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Jaswell Family History

Jaswell 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: Haswell, Caswell, Laswell, Baswell, Aswell, Oswell, Jewell, Castell

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Where is the Jaswell family from?

You can see how Jaswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaswell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jaswell families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaswell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jaswell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jaswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Jaswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaswell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jaswell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jaswell. For the veterans among your Jaswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaswell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jaswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jaswell in 1968 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaswell 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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