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Safwell Family History

Safwell 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: Saffell, Maxwell, Sewell, Bagwell, Harwell, Sidwell, Shadwell

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Where is the Safwell family from?

You can see how Safwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Safwell families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Safwell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Safwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safwell 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 162 census records available for the last name Safwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safwell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Safwell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Safwell. For the veterans among your Safwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Safwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Safwell 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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