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Riwell Family History

Riwell 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: Rowell, Oswell, Kidwell, Jewell, Bridwell, Rishell, Elwell, Sewell

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Where is the Riwell family from?

You can see how Riwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Riwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Riwell families living in Surrey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Riwell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Riwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Riwell 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 37 census records available for the last name Riwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riwell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Riwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Riwell. For the veterans among your Riwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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