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Warwell Family History

Warwell 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: Harwell, Wartell, Wardwell, Farwell, Warrell, Wardell, Carwell

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Where is the Warwell family from?

You can see how Warwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Warwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Warwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Warwell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Warwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Warwell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Warwell 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 233 census records available for the last name Warwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Warwell 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Warwell. 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 119 military records available for the last name Warwell. For the veterans among your Warwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Warwell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Warwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Warwell in 1976 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Warwell 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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