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Witnell Family History

Witnell 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: Wivell, Tinnell, Wignall, Whitwell, Widell, Bignell, Windell, Wiswell

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Where is the Witnell family from?

You can see how Witnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witnell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Witnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Witnell families living in Glamorgan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Witnell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Witnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Witnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witnell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Witnell. 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 Witnell. For the veterans among your Witnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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