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Tawell Family History

Tawell 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: Tewell, Towell, Tafel, Oswell, Jewell, Tell, Maxwell, Elwell, Sewell

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Where is the Tawell family from?

You can see how Tawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tawell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tawell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Tawell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tawell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tawell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tawell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tawell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tawell. 78% of Tawell 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
    78%
  • Independent
    23%

What Tawell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Tawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tawell 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Tawell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tawell. For the veterans among your Tawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tawell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tawell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tawell in 1965 was 84, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tawell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tawell 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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