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Amwell Family History

Amwell 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: Adwell, Atwell, Amell, Aswell, Oswell, Jewell, Maxwell, Elwell

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Where is the Amwell family from?

You can see how Amwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Amwell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Amwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Amwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amwell 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 73 census records available for the last name Amwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Amwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Amwell. For the veterans among your Amwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amwell lifespan?

Average Amwell life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amwell 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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