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Anwell Family History

Anwell Surname Meaning

see Anwyl. perhaps a variant of Hanwell.alternatively a hypercorrect expansion of Annal a variant of Arnold

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


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Where is the Anwell family from?

You can see how Anwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Anwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Anwell families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Anwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Anwell families in 1891.
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What did your Anwell ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Anwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anwell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Anwell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Anwell. For the veterans among your Anwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anwell lifespan?

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