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Bwell Family History

Bwell 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: Bell, Well, Bowell, Ewell, Buell, Boell, Brill, Wall, Beal, Ball

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Where is the Bwell family from?

You can see how Bwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bwell families living in Florida. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bwell's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Bwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bwell 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 131 census records available for the last name Bwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bwell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bwell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bwell. For the veterans among your Bwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bwell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bwell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bwell

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