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Springwell Family History

Springwell Surname Meaning

Perhaps from Springwell in Little Chesterford (Essex) which is recorded as Spryngwell in 1506. The place-name probably derives from Middle English spring ‘young copse’ + welle ‘well spring stream’.

Alternatively it may be an altered form of Springall. Alternatively perhaps a variant of Springfield.

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


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Where is the Springwell family from?

You can see how Springwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Springwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Springwell families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Springwell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Springwell families in 1891.
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What did your Springwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Springwell. 100% of Springwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Springwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Springwell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Springwell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Springwell. For the veterans among your Springwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Springwell lifespan?

Average Springwell life expectancy in 1994 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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