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Atwel Family History

Atwel 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: Atwell, Atwal, Angel, Abel, Appel, Aubel, Axel, Patel, Stiel, Apel

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Where is the Atwel family from?

You can see how Atwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atwel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atwel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Atwel families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Atwel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Atwel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Atwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atwel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Atwel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Atwel. For the veterans among your Atwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atwel lifespan?

Average Atwel life expectancy in 2003 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atwel 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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