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Carwil Family History

Carwil 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: Carwile, Carlin, Carl, Darwin, Carrel, Cail, Carpio, Carel, Carris

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Carwil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carwil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carwil. 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 Carwil. For the veterans among your Carwil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carwil lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Carwil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Carwil in 1991 was 50, and 52 in 1998.

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